Economic Techno-Politics and Technocratic Development in the Oecusse-Ambeno Enclave, Timor-Leste
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 2174965 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Laura S Meitzner Yoder (Wheaton College - Illinois, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2018 |
| Volume | 19 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Pages | 395-411 |
| Publication date | 2018-10-20 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Canberra Anthropology (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0314-9099 • E-ISSN: 1740-9314 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/14442213.2018.1510976 |
| OpenAlex | W2891189727 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 11 |
Since 2013, substantial public funding has initiated an economic development mega-project (ZEESM) in Oecusse, Timor-Leste. A new regional governance structure (RAEOA) with one authoritative leader over both endeavours has supported project execution, aimed at readying the region's infrastructure to attract hoped-for foreign investment. Less visible is how governance practices are shifting political authority toward centralised control and reduced political accountability in the enclave. This article focuses on a localised expression of economic development techno-politics combined with technocratic-leaning governance. Political issues are treated as technical matters, allowing technical specialists to lead in their resolution. Despite open political party involvement since ZEESM/RAEOA's outset, focusing on technical aspects has sidestepped the deeper political issues of representation in governance and decision-making. A decontextualised scientific pragmatism presumes that buildings, landscapes, and livelihoods are easily interchangeable. The politics/technology intersection is evident as technological advance is projected to overlay political effectiveness, thus bolstering political authority and legitimacy
Accountability · Corporate governance · Democracy · Economic growth · Economics · Legitimacy · Livelihood · Management · Political economy · Political science · Politics · Sociology · Technocracy · International Development and Aid · Island Studies and Pacific Affairs · Law · Peacebuilding and International Security · Public Administration
| Unique citing works | 2 |
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| Citations per year | 0,4 |
| Citation span | 2021 - 2022 (2) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 2 |