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Author : Robert Buijtenhuijs,Elly Rijnierse
Publisher : African Studies Centre Politi
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Political Science
ISBN : IND:30000043772130
Author : John A. Wiseman
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 251 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2002-11
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781134829897
The book provides readers a set of case studies covering a diverse range of African states in order to identify the major causes of change and the movement towards democracy.
Author : W. J. Breytenbach
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Africa, Sub-Saharan
ISBN : STANFORD:36105070796565
Author : Elliott Green,Johanna Söderström,Emil Uddhammar
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2016-04-08
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781134933129
This book takes a closer look at the role and meaning of political opposition for the development of democracy across sub-Saharan Africa. Why is room for political opposition in most cases so severely limited? Under what circumstances has the political opposition been able to establish itself in a legitimate role in African politics? To answer these questions this edited volume focuses on the institutional settings, the nature and dynamics within and between political parties, and the relationship between the citizens and political parties. It is found that regional devolution and federalist structures enable political opposition to organize and gain local power, as a supplement to influence at the central level. Generally, however, opposition parties are lacking in organization and institutionalization, as well as in their ability to find support in civil society and promote the issues that voters find most important. Overall, strong executive powers, unchecked by democratic institutions, in combination with deferential values and fear of conflict, undermine legitimate opposition activity. This book was originally published as a special issue of Democratization.
Author : Gordon Crawford,Gabrielle Lynch
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2013-09-13
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781135706357
It is two decades since the ‘third wave’ of democratization began to roll across sub-Saharan Africa in the early 1990s. This book provides a very timely investigation into the progress and setbacks over that period, the challenges that remain and the prospects for future democratization in Africa. It commences with an overall assessment of the (lack of) progress made from 1990 to 2010, exploring positive developments with reasons for caution. Based on original research, subsequent contributions examine various themes through country case-studies, inclusive of: the routinisation of elections, accompanied by democratic rollback and the rise of hybrid regimes; the tenacity of presidential powers; the dilemmas of power-sharing; ethnic voting and rise of a violent politics of belonging; the role of ‘donors’ and the ambiguities of ‘democracy promotion’. Overall, the book concludes that steps forward remain greater than reversals and that typically, though not universally, sub-Saharan African countries are more democratic today than in the late 1980s. Nonetheless, the book also calls for more meaningful processes of democratization that aim not only at securing civil and political rights, but also socio-economic rights and the physical security of African citizens. This book was originally published as a special issue of Democratization
Author : John Michael Healey,Mark Robinson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Africa, Sub-Saharan
ISBN : STANFORD:36105070483529
Examines the political dimensions of economic policy making in the 1970s and 1980s.
Author : Gabrielle Lynch,Peter VonDoepp
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 684 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2019-07-02
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781351623636
This volume explores the issues and debates surrounding the ongoing processes of democratization in sub-Saharan Africa, illuminating the central dynamics characterizing Africa’s democratic experiments, and considering the connections between democratization and economic, social, and cultural developments on the continent. Reflecting the diverse and rich nature of this field of study, the Handbook of Democratization in Africa features more than thirty contributions structured into six thematic sections: The politics and paths of regime development Institutional dynamics Political mobilization and voting dynamics The politics of identity Social forces from below The consequences of democracy. Chapters offer overviews of the key scholarship on particular topics, including central insights from the latest research, and provide suggestions for those interested in further inquiry. The material includes attention to broad cross-continental patterns, for example with respect to public opinion, political violence, or the role of different institutions and actors. It also includes rich case material, drawing on and highlighting the experiences of a diverse collection of countries. Encouraging a comprehensive view of key concerns and enhancing understanding of particular issues, the Handbook of Democratization in Africa represents a critical resource for experts and students of African politics, democratization, and African studies.
Author : Issau Agostinho,Ana Magdalena Figueroa,Mark Amaliya Anyorikeya,Christopher Jivot Bitouloulou,Chibueze Ofobuike
Publisher : Edizioni Nuova Cultura
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2017-11-03
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9788868129347
Beyond the examples above, this book presents us with in-depth analyses on several African countries which are seldom assessed when the topic is democracy and whose experiences vary on an axis that can be generalised and applied for other countries in the continent, since they happened in countries from different regions and with different backgrounds. Throughout the book, challenges and opportunities for democracy consolidation in Burkina Faso, Republic of Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Nigeria, Rwanda and Zimbabwe are studied and invite the reader to promptly question conventional knowledge on the topic. In addition, the book also analyses the mechanisms and tools that the African Union have to manage (un)democratic changes on its member-states and thoroughly and innovatively assesses the impacts that migration has on democracy in Africa. As a passionate researcher on African politics and international relations, I am confident to say that this book will be useful for anyone who wants to get a better and unbiased sense on challenges and opportunities for democracy in Africa. By challenging conventional knowledge and presenting fair generalisations whilst highlighting heterogeneity, this book contributes to a better understanding of the democratic processes in the continent and encourages scholars and students to deepen their knowledge and to engage in further research on the topic. Since I save no effort in helping people to develop a critical thinking and to deconstruct stereotypes that accompany African politics, this book will certainly be included in the recommended readings for my students.
Author : Darin Christensen,David D. Laitin
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2019-05-28
Category : Africa
ISBN : 9780300226614
Authors Christensen and Laitin argue that an interplay of geographic, historical, and demographic factors undergird sub-Saharan states' post-independence struggles to eradicate poverty, establish democratic accountability, and quell civil unrest. They set out the founding fathers' challenges in transforming their postcolonial states, many of which are ethnically diverse, geographically diffuse, sparsely populated, and lacking in administrative capacity. With the legacies of the slave trade, partition, Christian missionaries, and extractive colonial institutions complicating their efforts, many African states faced stagnation, authoritarianism, and civil strife. Recent years have seen promising attempts to restore democracy to states under authoritarian rule and to liberalize their economies, suggesting that the region is moving toward a new era. Relying on the best statistical data and richly illustrated with case material, this book is an indispensable source for scholars and policy analysts seeking to understand Africa's post-independence political trajectories.
Author : L. Buur,H. Kyed
Publisher : Springer
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2007-11-26
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780230609716
Being critical and empirically grounded, the book explores the complex, often counter-balancing consequences of the involvement of traditional authority in the wave of democratization and liberal-style state-building that has rolled over sub-Saharan Africa in the past decade.
Author : Greg Mills,Olusegun Obasanjo,Tendai Biti,Jeffrey Herbst
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2019-03-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781787382534
Democracy Works asks how we can learn to nurture, deepen and consolidate democracy in Africa. By analyzing transitions within and beyond the continent, the authors identify a 'democratic playbook' robust enough to withstand threats to free and fair elections. However, substantive democracy demands more than just regular polls. It is fundamentally about the inner workings of institutions, the rule of law, separation of powers, checks and balances, and leadership in government and civil society. It is also about values and the welfare and well-being of its citizens, and demands local leadership with a plan for the country beyond simply winning the popular vote. This volume addresses the political, economic and extreme demographic challenges that Africa faces. It is intended as a resource for members of civil society and as a guide for all who seek to enjoy the political and development benefits of democracy in the world's poorest continent. Finally, it is for donors and external actors who have to face critical decisions--especially after ill-fated electoral interventions such as Kenya 2017--about the future of observer missions and aid promoting democracy and good governance.
Author : W. O. Oyugi
Publisher : East African Publishers
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Africa, Sub-Saharan
ISBN : 9966463852
Author : Mamoudou Gazibo,J. Oloka-Onyango
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 375 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2016-02-08
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781443888448
What is the state of governance in sub-Saharan Africa? Is it possible to identify the best practices and approaches to establishing political systems that promote accountability, transparency, peace, and civic space for all? These are the questions addressed in this book. While the concept of governance is considered to be central to political science, our understanding of it is still imprecise, with extant studies focused primarily either on think-tank indicators, economic management, or political studies of democratization. This book critically examines the record on democratization in Africa thus far, and seeks a new, integrated, focused approach to the study of governance. Such an approach requires revisiting the concept of governance itself, with emphasis on certain decisive components and critical issues. Considered in a democratic framework, the concept of governance can be employed to cast light on accountability issues in several arenas, four of which are considered in detail in this volume: institutions and the rule of law; constitution-making, elections, and political conflict settlement; distribution of power and citizenship; and political economy and corruption. Each contribution offers particular insights in one of these arenas. With a huge and varied continent in rapid flux to study, the sheer amount and variety of interesting new research is enormous. It is expected that the discussions contained herein and the various challenges, achievements, and lessons outlined will contribute to research, inform teaching, and lead to a greater understanding of the issues of democratic consolidation and economic development in Africa.
Author : Wolfgang Stuppert
Publisher : Springer
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2019-06-14
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9783030227920
This book explores why democratization processes in Sub-Saharan Africa have made so little progress despite more than two decades of multi-party politics on the subcontinent. By applying multiple linear regression analyses to a new data set on multi-party elections in Sub-Saharan Africa, the study investigates the relationship between political mobilizations and electoral competitiveness. It finds that the more societal groups engage in political mobilizations, such as protests and strikes, the more competitive elections become. Based on these results, the author argues for a change in the policies of international democracy assistance programs. The study’s findings suggest that efforts to promote democracy would likely be more successful if international donors focused their support on organizations that have active constituencies and are willing to use their mobilization capacity to address ruling elites with political or socio-economic grievances.
Author : Klaas van Walraven,Céline Thiriot
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Africa South of Sahara
ISBN : STANFORD:36105114733194