insufficient academic attention so far. Research on state feminism shows that non‐democratic regimes often enact women … state feminism. Subsequently, we engage in a cross‐regional comparison of the use of gender politics by the authoritarian … regimes of Algeria and Mozambique in order to enrich both sets of theory on the basis of empirical findings. Specifically, we …

insufficient academic attention so far. Research on state feminism shows that non-democratic regimes often enact women … state feminism. Subsequently, we engage in a cross-regional comparison of the use of gender politics by the authoritarian … regimes of Algeria and Mozambique in order to enrich both sets of theory on the basis of empirical findings. Specifically, we …

, old as well as new ideas of the state and state traditions have a strong impact on the patterns of authoritarianism found … exercised in Vietnam by addressing how associations' activities stabilize rules, how the associated legitimizing effects can be …

. Whereas associations in Algeria and Vietnam help to maintain the state's control through welfare provision, associations in … Algeria, Mozambique, and Vietnam on associations and vice versa. We focus on decision-making in associations and on three … state's infrastructural and discursive power. Most associations interviewed by us in the three countries accept or do not …

Civil society organisations (CSOs) in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) face mounting challenges, especially in … free civil society in MENA is in their interest, as it is key for human development. This policy brief proposes seven ways … prioritise inclusive human development through cooperation with a wide range of actors, including elected state bodies …