Populism in the Caribbean: a case study of Curaçao
International Journal of Development Issues
ISSN: 1446-8956
Article publication date: 14 September 2012
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to describe an example of populism in the Caribbean. Populism is a worldwide phenomenon but little has been published about the development of populist politics in the Caribbean region, where it may find a unique expression.
Design/methodology/approach
This study is based on an analysis of the popular media, which were monitored from January 2010 until October 2011. The discourse and presentations of politicians were examined and analyzed. The resulting analyses were shared and debated with political observers and other stakeholders. An early draft of this paper was reviewed by a number of peers who added some critical insights1.
Findings
Populism in the Caribbean is an important phenomenon, because the region has all of the conditions that are necessary for it to thrive.
Originality/value
The paper contributes to the analysis of populism in small Caribbean islands.
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Citation
Goede, M. (2012), "Populism in the Caribbean: a case study of Curaçao", International Journal of Development Issues, Vol. 11 No. 3, pp. 259-273. https://doi.org/10.1108/14468951211262288
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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