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"Traditional Institutions of Governance in Africa" published on by Oxford University Press.

"China and Political Governance in Africa" published on by Oxford University Press.

Der Beitrag setzt sich kritisch mit dem neuen raumwissenschaftlichen Leitbegriff "Transformation" auseinander, indem das zugrunde liegende Begründungsnarrativ - das Anthropozän - in den Blick genommen wird. Geschieht dies nämlich nicht, so unterliegt die raumwissenschaftliche Forschung der Gefahr, zu einer a-politischen, räumlich undifferenzierten und eurozentrischen Governance- und Transformationsforschung beizutragen. Stattdessen schlage ich vor, das Politische und Fragen der Macht stärker in den Fokus des theoretischen, methodischen und empirischen Interesses zu rücken und eine generelle Ungleichheitsperspektive einzunehmen. Pluralität und Diversität (in sozialer und räumlicher Perspektive sowie mit Blick auf die Produktion von Wissen) werden so zu zentralen querliegenden Dimensionen einer raumwissenschaftlichen Governance- und Transformationsforschung, die vom Wesen her reflexiv angelegt sein sollte.

"Environmental Governance and the (Re-)Making of the African State" published on by Oxford University Press.

The initiatives related to the Pan-European, later TEN-T, and, finally, Core Network Corridors, are considered the first instrument for territorial cohesion in Europe - even before spatial development policies. Therefore, their significance in connecting various territories across Europe is indisputable. However, putting aside the material benefits, true European integration is not possible without efficient cooperation and coordination. This is particularly true for territories with various past histories, identities and planning cultures: the Orient/East-Med Corridor is a distinctive example of such differences. After presenting the two main principles of territorial integration in Europe - supranationalism and intergovernmentalism, as well as their limitations, the concept of multi-level governance is elucidated. Multi-level governance, i.e. a simultaneous activation of both governmental and non-governmental actors at various jurisdictional levels, comprises two ideal types of institutions: general-purpose political institutions and single-purpose functional jurisdictions. Transnational territories are certainly affected by both types and thus the main question relates to the dynamics and mobilization of institutional and non-institutional actors, rather than revolving solely around strong hierarchy (e.g. between the administrative levels of nation states) or overlapping sectoral/functional entities (in certain domains at the transnational level). However, various types of cooperation are suitable for various administrative and territorial levels. Therefore, the central part of this paper shows forms of intersectoral and interdisciplinary cooperation, particularly elucidating the role of the following levels: transnational, cross-border and local. This is done by clarifying the main principles of multi-level governance relevant for different levels, illustrated with examples of vari ous cooperation forms perceived along the Orient/East-Med Corridor. The paper concludes that only a more intensive interaction among various disciplines and sectors can contribute to the sustainability of transport practices, enhancing territorial cohesion at the same time.