Almamo Ceesay, Antun Mardiyanta
Politics & Policy · Wiley · 24 July 2026
This study critiques the limitations of current governance frameworks in Africa, which often fail due to fragmented policies and weak institutional capacity. By introducing the Sustainable Development Governance Model (SDGM), the authors propose a strategic shift toward multilevel integration to improve public policy effectiveness across the continent.
How can governance frameworks be strategically re‐evaluated to improve public policy effectiveness and sustainable development?
The study identifies persistent structural and coordination gaps across policy scales, concluding that incremental reforms are insufficient without robust, adaptive institutional integration.
Qualitative content analysis
Analysis of key governance frameworks across continental, regional, and national policy scales.
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For African policymakers, this research highlights that 'business as usual' incrementalism is failing to drive sustainable development. It provides a theoretical framework that institutions can use to move beyond siloed policy implementation. By emphasizing the need for adaptive and integrated governance, the study offers a roadmap for leaders to align national goals with broader regional agendas.
Policymakers should prioritize the adoption of the SDGM to facilitate better coordination between institutional levels and minimize fragmented policy outcomes.
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Almamo Ceesay, Antun Mardiyanta (2026). From Policy Reform to Strategic Governance Reconfiguration: Pathways to Sustainable Development in Africa. Politics & Policy. https://doi.org/10.1111/polp.70165