Governance, Citizenship & the Political Economy of Development (GCPED) Cluster

Governance systems influence equity, trust, and development outcomes. This cluster explores citizenship, accountability, public‑sector performance, corruption dynamics, and institutional reforms, as well as the interactions between these national-level dynamics and geopolitical factors at the regional and global levels. It rigorously interrogates competing proposals to strengthen integrity systems and enhance democratic responsiveness within an international political economy marked by deep contestation and unequal power relations.

Key Themes

• Citizenship & civic participation
• Corruption & accountability
• Institutions & governance
• Development theory & political economy