This book explores contemporary public policy and governance in the Global South, offering comparative analyses and detailed case studies from Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa. It examines how governments are navigating 21st-century challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, democratic backsliding, deteriorating public services, and geopolitical shifts linked to the rise of China. Bringing together a range of expert perspectives, the book provides insights for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners seeking to understand evolving governance models and policy dynamics across the Global South.
Polycrisis! Implications for Public Policy in the Global South

Author(s)
Gedion Onyango and Ishtiaq Jamil (eds)
Publication Date
Routledge
Publisher
29 June 2025
DOI / URL

Resource Type
Book Chapter
Systems Addressed
Social Order and Governance
Resource Theme
Learning resource