Manuel Neumann
Biographic Data
| ID | 4378302 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Manuel Neumann |
| GIVEN NAMES | Manuel |
| FAMILY NAME | Neumann |
| SIGNATURE | NEUMANN M |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Kassel |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-7953-3939 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 6 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 26 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 6 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2020 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2023 |
| H-INDEX | 4 |
New constitutionalism across the North-South divide—neoliberalization through development cooperation agreements
The Wall Street Consensus (WSC) marks the global North’s recent attempt to make development in the global South investable. Yet, how are these neoliberal reforms for an investor-friendly environment promoted? This article argues that new constitutionalist mechanisms are used in development cooperation agreements between the global North and the global South to carve in neoliberal reforms in general, and financialization in particular. We apply Gi…
Do people like to discuss politics? A study of citizens’ political talk culture
As deliberative democracy is gaining practical momentum, the question arises whether citizens’ attitudes toward everyday political talk are congruent with this ‘talk-centric’ vision of democratic governance. Drawing on a unique survey we examine how German citizens view the practice of discussing politics in everyday life, and what determines these attitudes. We find that only a minority appreciates talking about politics. To explain these views,…
Room for money or manoeuvre? How green financialization and de-risking shape Zambia’s renewable energy transition
SDG-backed green finance efforts have become popular vehicles for private investors to participate in development collaborations. We critically examine two transnational renewable energy projects in Zambia, drawing on the financialization literature and, particularly, the concept of de-risking. We find that new public–private partnership coalitions impose a global market and financial logic on the Zambian energy sector and its customers. While th…
Finanzialisierung und „de-risking“ in Sambias Energiewende: Perspektiven für nachhaltige Entwicklung
„Nachhaltige Investitionen“, „Grüne Fonds“, „Grüne Anleihen“ und „De-Risking-Strategien“: mit den ambitionierten Zielen der „Sustainable Development Goals“ (SDGs) bringen fundamentale Veränderungen der Strukturen in der Entwicklungsfinanzierung mit sich, die sich mit den Begriffen der Finanzialisierung und Risikominderung (de-risking) gut beschreiben lassen. Die Finanzierung erneuerbarer Energieprojekte gibt Aufschluss über diese Prozesse und zei…
Assessing African Energy Transitions: Renewable Energy Policies, Energy Justice, and SDG 7
Renewable energy has made significant inroads in addressing growing energy demands on the African continent. However, progress towards SDG 7 is still limited and difficult to trace. Furthermore, the results-oriented rationale of the SDGs means that both policy change and the dimension of environmental justice are not covered properly. We argue that the energy justice concept may provide a powerful tool to offset looming trade-offs and enhance the…
Is green a Pan-African colour? Mapping African renewable energy policies and transitions in 34 countries
Renewable Energy (RE) is rapidly gaining relevance as a key technology to quench growing energy demand on the African continent. Many African states have introduced RE legislation, but the design of RE policy instruments, as well as their application and efficiency vary considerably across African economies. This article presents an analysis of energy transition processes based on a comparative mapping of African renewable energy policies in 34 c…
Is green a Pan-African colour? Mapping African renewable energy policies and transitions in 34 countries
Renewable Energy (RE) is rapidly gaining relevance as a key technology to quench growing energy demand on the African continent. Many African states have introduced RE legislation, but the design of RE policy instruments, as well as their application and efficiency vary considerably across African economies. This article presents an analysis of energy transition processes based on a comparative mapping of African renewable energy policies in 34 c…
Assessing African Energy Transitions: Renewable Energy Policies, Energy Justice, and SDG 7
Renewable energy has made significant inroads in addressing growing energy demands on the African continent. However, progress towards SDG 7 is still limited and difficult to trace. Furthermore, the results-oriented rationale of the SDGs means that both policy change and the dimension of environmental justice are not covered properly. We argue that the energy justice concept may provide a powerful tool to offset looming trade-offs and enhance the…
Do people like to discuss politics? A study of citizens’ political talk culture
As deliberative democracy is gaining practical momentum, the question arises whether citizens’ attitudes toward everyday political talk are congruent with this ‘talk-centric’ vision of democratic governance. Drawing on a unique survey we examine how German citizens view the practice of discussing politics in everyday life, and what determines these attitudes. We find that only a minority appreciates talking about politics. To explain these views,…
Room for money or manoeuvre? How green financialization and de-risking shape Zambia’s renewable energy transition
SDG-backed green finance efforts have become popular vehicles for private investors to participate in development collaborations. We critically examine two transnational renewable energy projects in Zambia, drawing on the financialization literature and, particularly, the concept of de-risking. We find that new public–private partnership coalitions impose a global market and financial logic on the Zambian energy sector and its customers. While th…
New constitutionalism across the North-South divide—neoliberalization through development cooperation agreements
The Wall Street Consensus (WSC) marks the global North’s recent attempt to make development in the global South investable. Yet, how are these neoliberal reforms for an investor-friendly environment promoted? This article argues that new constitutionalist mechanisms are used in development cooperation agreements between the global North and the global South to carve in neoliberal reforms in general, and financialization in particular. We apply Gi…
Is green a Pan-African colour? Mapping African renewable energy policies and transitions in 34 countries
Renewable Energy (RE) is rapidly gaining relevance as a key technology to quench growing energy demand on the African continent. Many African states have introduced RE legislation, but the design of RE policy instruments, as well as their application and efficiency vary considerably across African economies. This article presents an analysis of energy transition processes based on a comparative mapping of African renewable energy policies in 34 c…
Finanzialisierung und „de-risking“ in Sambias Energiewende: Perspektiven für nachhaltige Entwicklung
„Nachhaltige Investitionen“, „Grüne Fonds“, „Grüne Anleihen“ und „De-Risking-Strategien“: mit den ambitionierten Zielen der „Sustainable Development Goals“ (SDGs) bringen fundamentale Veränderungen der Strukturen in der Entwicklungsfinanzierung mit sich, die sich mit den Begriffen der Finanzialisierung und Risikominderung (de-risking) gut beschreiben lassen. Die Finanzierung erneuerbarer Energieprojekte gibt Aufschluss über diese Prozesse und zei…
Assessing African Energy Transitions: Renewable Energy Policies, Energy Justice, and SDG 7
Renewable energy has made significant inroads in addressing growing energy demands on the African continent. However, progress towards SDG 7 is still limited and difficult to trace. Furthermore, the results-oriented rationale of the SDGs means that both policy change and the dimension of environmental justice are not covered properly. We argue that the energy justice concept may provide a powerful tool to offset looming trade-offs and enhance the…
Room for money or manoeuvre? How green financialization and de-risking shape Zambia’s renewable energy transition
SDG-backed green finance efforts have become popular vehicles for private investors to participate in development collaborations. We critically examine two transnational renewable energy projects in Zambia, drawing on the financialization literature and, particularly, the concept of de-risking. We find that new public–private partnership coalitions impose a global market and financial logic on the Zambian energy sector and its customers. While th…
New constitutionalism across the North-South divide—neoliberalization through development cooperation agreements
The Wall Street Consensus (WSC) marks the global North’s recent attempt to make development in the global South investable. Yet, how are these neoliberal reforms for an investor-friendly environment promoted? This article argues that new constitutionalist mechanisms are used in development cooperation agreements between the global North and the global South to carve in neoliberal reforms in general, and financialization in particular. We apply Gi…
Do people like to discuss politics? A study of citizens’ political talk culture
As deliberative democracy is gaining practical momentum, the question arises whether citizens’ attitudes toward everyday political talk are congruent with this ‘talk-centric’ vision of democratic governance. Drawing on a unique survey we examine how German citizens view the practice of discussing politics in everyday life, and what determines these attitudes. We find that only a minority appreciates talking about politics. To explain these views,…
Political science (6 works) · Economics (4 works) · Law (4 works) · Law (4 works) · Business (3 works) · Energy transition (3 works) · Politics (3 works) · Renewable energy (3 works) · Biology (2 works) · Computer Science (2 works)