Determinants Of Democratization In Africa

Author : Mathurin C. Houngnikpo
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015054141877

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Determinants of Democratization in Africa by Mathurin C. Houngnikpo Pdf

Contrary to conventional wisdom on democratic transition in Africa, civil society alone does not trigger democratization on the continent. Determinants of Democratization in Africa fills an important theoretical gap, by shedding light on the key variables to democratic transitions in Africa. Mathurin C. Houngnikpo demonstrates that democratic renewal in Africa depends more on the Military, incumbent leaders' willingness for change, and foreign influence. Houngnikpo shows, through a study of Benin and Togo, that civil society is necessary but not sufficient for democratization on the continent.

Author : National Research Council,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Commission on Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Panel on Issues in Democratization
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 94 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1992-02-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780309047975

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Democratization in Africa by National Research Council,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Commission on Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Panel on Issues in Democratization Pdf

The global movement toward democracy, spurred in part by the ending of the cold war, has created opportunities for democratization not only in Europe and the former Soviet Union, but also in Africa. This book is based on workshops held in Benin, Ethiopia, and Namibia to better understand the dynamics of contemporary democratic movements in Africa. Key issues in the democratization process range from its institutional and political requirements to specific problems such as ethnic conflict, corruption, and role of donors in promoting democracy. By focusing on the opinion and views of African intellectuals, academics, writers, and political activists and observers, the book provides a unique perspective regarding the dynamics and problems of democratization in Africa.

Author : Joelien Pretorius
Publisher : Juta and Company Ltd
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : History
ISBN : 0702177369

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African Politics by Joelien Pretorius Pdf

In 1991 Samuel Huntington published "The Third Wave: Democratisation in the Late Twentieth Century". The book informed much of the scholarly work on democratisation in Africa. Although comprehensive in classifying the causes and limitations of transitions to democracy, "The Third Wave" was also limited in its definition of democracy and expectations of a new democracy. This volume engages with the topics of democracy and democratisation in contemporary African politics at the local, national and continental level. It acknowledges a conceptual debt to Huntington when discussing elections, party systems, leadership and the development of continental norms of liberal democracy, but also highlights new conversations (eg: about participatory spaces) that go beyond the Third Wave.

Author : Göran Hydén,Michael Leslie,Folu Folarin Ogundimu
Publisher : Transaction Publishers
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2003-05-01
Category : History
ISBN : 1412828317

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Media and Democracy in Africa by Göran Hydén,Michael Leslie,Folu Folarin Ogundimu Pdf

Recent discussion of democratization in Africa has focused primarily on the reform of formal state institutions: the public service, the judiciary, and the legislature. Similarly, both scholars and activists have shown interest in how associational life-and with it a civil society-might be enhanced in the countries of the African continent. Much less concern, however, has been directed to the communications media, although they form a vital part of this process. Media and Democracy in Africa provides the first comprehensive and up-to-date assessment of the role of the media in political change in sub-Saharan Africa. The central argument of the volume is that while the media may still be relatively weak compared to their positions in liberal democracies, they have come to play a much more important role than ever before since independence. Although they have not yet demonstrated sufficient effectiveness as public watchdogs and agenda setters, they have succeeded in creating new communicative spaces for people who have previously been intimidated or silent. Building on this the contributors argue that a different conceptualization of democratization than the mainstream currently uses may be necessary to capture the process in Africa where it is characterized by contestation rather than consolidation. This volume shows that the media scene in Africa is diverse. It stretches from the well-developed and technologically advanced situation in South Africa to the still fledgling media operations that are typical in sub-Saharan Africa. In these countries, print media as well as television and radio are just beginning to take their place in society and do so using simple and often outdated technology. The volume also examines how these growing outlets are supplemented by informal media, the so-called radio trottoir, or rumor mill whereby the autocratic and bureaucratic direction of public affairs are subject to private speculation and analysis. Media and Democracy in Africa is organized to provide a historical perspective on the evolution of the African media, placing the present in the context of the past, including both colonial and post-colonial experiences. It will be of interest to Africa area specialists, students of media and communications, political scientists and sociologists. Goran Hyden is Distinguished Professor of Political Science at the University of Florida. Michael Leslie is associate professor in the College of Journalism and Communications at the University of Florida. Folu F. Ogundimu is associate professor in the School of Journalism at Michigan State University, East Lansing.

Author : Gabrielle Lynch,Peter VonDoepp
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 684 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2019-07-02
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781351623636

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Routledge Handbook of Democratization in Africa by Gabrielle Lynch,Peter VonDoepp Pdf

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 : Larry Jay Diamond,Marc F. Plattner
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 570 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : History
ISBN : 0801862736

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Democratization in Africa by Larry Jay Diamond,Marc F. Plattner Pdf

"The country-specific chapters serve to underline the differences between African democracy and liberal democracy, yet some authors are at pains to emphasize that whatever their limitations, African democracies are an advance over what had gone before." -- African Studies Review

Author : Darin Christensen,David D. Laitin
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2019-05-28
Category : Africa
ISBN : 9780300226614

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African States Since Independence by Darin Christensen,David D. Laitin Pdf

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 : Gordon Crawford,Gabrielle Lynch
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 303 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2013-09-13
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781135706289

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Democratization in Africa: Challenges and Prospects by Gordon Crawford,Gabrielle Lynch Pdf

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 : Matthijs Bogaards,Sebastian Elischer
Publisher : Springer
Page : 215 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2016-02-26
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9783658092160

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Democratization and Competitive Authoritarianism in Africa by Matthijs Bogaards,Sebastian Elischer Pdf

The special issue revisits Levitsky and Way’s seminal study on Competitive Authoritarianism (2010). The contributions by North American, European, and African scholars deepen our understanding of the emergence, trajectories, and outcomes of hybrid regimes across the African continent.

Author : Tshishonga, Ndwakhulu,Tshabangu, Icarbord
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 517 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2024-01-16
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9798369304785

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Democratization of Africa and Its Impact on the Global Economy by Tshishonga, Ndwakhulu,Tshabangu, Icarbord Pdf

Democratization of Africa and Its Impact on the Global Economy delves into the intricate relationship between democracy, governance, and development in Africa, shedding light on the continent's progress and its implications for the global economy. From its historical context rooted in colonialism and apartheid regimes to the present-day challenges of weak governance and underdevelopment, this book critically examines the factors that have shaped Africa's political and socioeconomic landscape. This book offers a comprehensive exploration of democracy, governance, and development in Africa. It delves into various topics such as models of democracy, electoral systems, political leadership, state building, democratic deficits, political violence, corruption, and the challenges of democratic consolidation. Additionally, it examines the significance of democratic governance, good governance principles, civil society engagement, and political accountability in shaping Africa's political landscape. Through a multi-disciplinary lens encompassing political science, development studies, anthropology, sociology, international relations, and public administration, the book offers a platform for scholars, practitioners, policymakers, and researchers to engage in critical dialogue and propose innovative strategies for Africa's renewal.

Author : African Association of Political Science
Publisher : Africa World Press
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 086543638X

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The State and Democracy in Africa by African Association of Political Science Pdf

This book is a study of the issues of democracy and democratization in Africa, with emphasis on the roles of civil society and the state in the democratic transition. After clarifying the meaning of democracy as a universal principle of governance and the applicability of the concept to Africa, the book examines the major problems facing the democratic transition on the continent as a whole.

Author : Abadir M. Ibrahim
Publisher : Springer
Page : 213 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2016-12-08
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9783319183831

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The Role of Civil Society in Africa’s Quest for Democratization by Abadir M. Ibrahim Pdf

This book tests many of the assumptions, hypotheses, and conclusions connected with the presumed role of civil society organizations in the democratization of African countries. Taking a comparative approach, it looks at countries that have successfully democratized, those that are stuck between progress and regression, those that have regressed into dictatorship, and those that are currently in transitional flux and evaluates what role, if any, civil society has played in each instance. The countries discussed—South Africa, Ghana, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Egypt and Tunisia—represent a diverse set of social and political circumstances and different levels of democratic achievement, providing a rich set of case studies. Each sample state also offers an internal comparison, as each has historically experienced different stages of democratization. Along the course of each case study, the book also considers the effect that other traditionally studied factors, such as culture, colonization, economic development and foreign aid, may have had on individual attempts at democratization. The first extensive work on civil society and democratization in Africa, the book adds new insights to the applicability of democratization theory in a non-Western context, both filling a gap in and adding to the existing universal scholarship. This book will be useful for scholars of political science, economics, sociology and African studies, as well as human rights activists and policy makers in the relevant geographical areas.

Author : Jan Teorell
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 221 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2010-10-28
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781139492515

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Determinants of Democratization by Jan Teorell Pdf

What are the determinants of democratization? Do the factors that move countries toward democracy also help them refrain from backsliding toward autocracy? This book attempts to answer these questions through a combination of a statistical analysis of social, economic, and international determinants of regime change in 165 countries around the world in 1972–2006, and case study work on nine episodes of democratization occurring in Argentina, Bolivia, Hungary, Nepal, Peru, the Philippines, South Africa, Turkey, and Uruguay. The findings suggest that democracy is promoted by long-term structural forces such as economic prosperity, but also by peaceful popular uprisings and the institutional setup of authoritarian regimes. In the short-run, however, elite actors may play a key role, particularly through the importance of intra-regime splits. Jan Teorell argues that these results have important repercussions both for current theories of democratization and for the international community's effort in developing policies for democracy promotion.

Author : Linus Obi Chiamuta
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Political Science
ISBN : IND:30000061249474

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Sustaining Democratization in Africa by Linus Obi Chiamuta Pdf

Author : Claude Ake
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Africa
ISBN : STANFORD:36105070669614

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Democratization of Disempowerment in Africa by Claude Ake Pdf