From the mid-1940s, strategies and policies of state-directed development empowered the
state to transform a set of relationships among labor and domestic and international capital …

This paper conducts a review of the literature concerning developmental states, in order to
identify gaps and suggest research questions which could be fruitful for the Effective States …

This study aims to achieve two major objectives. First, to assess policies and initiatives
implemented for the development of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in …

The electronics industry has been a cornerstone to the successful industrialisation process
in Malaysia since the 1970s. However, since the 2000s the industry, which is deeply …

This article seeks to broaden our understanding of the phenomenon of global production
sharing and to explore policy options for developing countries for engaging effectively in …

Developing countries face uncertain trajectories for growth in the twenty-first century, with
many finding themselves a 'middle-income trap'. Extant theories in the politics of …

This article provides a review of regional inequalities in the Philippines, one of the most
challenging countries in Southeast Asia due to its combination of continuing high population …

Recognising the increasingly urban character of Southeast Asian politics, our introduction to
this special issue explores the varied patterns of government–business relations found …

Continuing debates over the meaning of development and awareness of the persistence of
poverty have resulted in increasing concern over how to 'do'development. There are …

The state of Penang, including city councils for island Pulau Pinang (with urban-core George
Town) and mainland Seberang Perai, has negotiated at least a degree of political …