Bringing the state back in again? The emerging developmental state in Africa’s energy sector

Despite the rise and fall of the central role given to states in national development discussions, there is an emerging trend in Africa where several countries are harnessing their natural resources – at least in policy – for broad-based development. Particularly in the energy sector, there is the growing popularity of what is now termed ‘petro-developmental states’ who through the adoption of local content policies and laws seek to increase …