12. Comparative Politics of Developing Countries

Pierre Englebert, Pomona College, pierre.englebert@pomona.edu
Susanna Wing, Haverford College, swing@haverford.edu

This division welcomes paper and panel proposals that identify important substantive and theoretical questions in the politics of developing countries. The division particularly welcomes proposals that employ comparative approaches - whether of countries, regions, economic sectors, firms, individuals, time periods, institutions, or policies, but quality and instructive single case studies will also be considered. Papers and panels that present original ideas and generate and appropriately use new data are especially encouraged. We encourage papers from a diversity of methodological approaches. Proposals for panels that include papers that complement one another will be particularly welcome.

Although all high quality proposals will be considered, special attention will be given to proposals that are consistent with the conference’s emphasis on “global inequalities.” The division is particularly interested in proposals for papers and panels about the ways in which categorical distinctions may construct and reify inequality and marginalization in developing countries.