Project Details
Description
In a world marked by geopolitical divisions and a pressing climate crisis, energy infrastructure has emerged as a focal point for global competition. The surge in demand for renewable energy, heightened by the green transition and the Ukraine war, witnessed a substantial increase in global renewable power capacity in 2022.
This surge has triggered a competition between the Western neoliberal norms and the Asian Model of development cooperation(DC), characterized by its pursuit of business interests and close coordination between the state and national companies.This research project focuses on the diffusion of the Asian Model, particularly in the context of green energy projects in Ethiopia, implemented by China and Japan. Amidst concerns about social and governance standards, 'greenwashing,' and sustainability compromises, the study aims to answer the overarching question: How does the Asian Model challenge, complement, or reshape development norms in Ethiopia, influencing the government'sability to sustainably finance and implement green energy projects?
The theoretical framework, termed Paradigm Diffusion, blends International Political Economy (IPE) theories on the spread of political and economic interests with constructivist approaches to norm and idea diffusion. Drawing inspiration from the Flying Geese Theory and Domino Theory, the framework explores how the Asian Model influences project decisions, implementation, and state socialization in the host country. The study also incorporates a comparative element, analyzing cases in Indonesia and Cambodia
This surge has triggered a competition between the Western neoliberal norms and the Asian Model of development cooperation(DC), characterized by its pursuit of business interests and close coordination between the state and national companies.This research project focuses on the diffusion of the Asian Model, particularly in the context of green energy projects in Ethiopia, implemented by China and Japan. Amidst concerns about social and governance standards, 'greenwashing,' and sustainability compromises, the study aims to answer the overarching question: How does the Asian Model challenge, complement, or reshape development norms in Ethiopia, influencing the government'sability to sustainably finance and implement green energy projects?
The theoretical framework, termed Paradigm Diffusion, blends International Political Economy (IPE) theories on the spread of political and economic interests with constructivist approaches to norm and idea diffusion. Drawing inspiration from the Flying Geese Theory and Domino Theory, the framework explores how the Asian Model influences project decisions, implementation, and state socialization in the host country. The study also incorporates a comparative element, analyzing cases in Indonesia and Cambodia
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| Effective start/end date | 01/09/2023 → … |
Collaborative partners
- Roskilde University
- Danish Institute for International Studies (lead)
- Aarhus University
UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This project contributes towards the following SDG(s):
