Lessons From Political Leadership In Africa

Author : Chris Jones,Pregala Pillay,Purshottama Sivanarain Reddy,Sakhile Isaac Zondi
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2022-02-17
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781527578951

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Lessons from Political Leadership in Africa by Chris Jones,Pregala Pillay,Purshottama Sivanarain Reddy,Sakhile Isaac Zondi Pdf

The central message of this book is that leadership serves as a blueprint to transform Africa into a global powerhouse. There is an urgent need to refocus our efforts on the African Continent and her people, while at the same time forging ahead with democratic, accountable, people-centred, ethical and transparent governance and leadership. Corruption has undoubtedly become a hostile enemy in robbing the poor, violating the trust of the people and eroding the moral fibre of society. Abuse of power, position or office compounded by greed, self-enrichment and acts of dishonesty has dire consequences for mankind, and, as such, each contribution in this book promotes Africa’s vision to sustain humanity and its people, away from social ills such as extreme poverty, distinct inequalities and large-scale unemployment. What is needed is a new generation of bold, passionate, confident, inspiring leaders to make a difference and leave an edible mark in the global arena. This is the fundamental spirit of leadership for the Africa that this book wants and wishes to nurture. We cannot go back and change the past, but we can learn lessons, both good and bad, and change the future towards a bigger, better, and brighter tomorrow!

Author : Z Allan Ntata
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2012-11-29
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1477238425

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Trappings of Power by Z Allan Ntata Pdf

Why is it that by his death, having solved the countrys hunger problems and set an example for Africa on how to deal with foreign donors and international aid organisations such as the IMF and the World Bank, Mutharika was regarded as a pariah both in Malawi and internationally? Mutharika had overseen the expansion of the transport infrastructure, presided as Chairman of the African Union and helped Malawi achieve rapid GDP growth. How is it that he also left Malawi with serious economic problems particularly relating to nonexistent foreign exchange reserves and the inability of the country to import fuel? Why is it that that when he died, he had become the most hated man in Malawi, at least aside from his staunch party followers? This book analyses the presidency of Bingu wa Mutharika from the inside, his love-hate relationship with foreign donors and international aid agencies and his political successes and failures to show how power and political success in Africa is a trap that ensnares African leaders to easily forget their mission to serve the people. The role of patronage and culture, and the tendency of advisors in contributing to their leaders feelings of infallibility is also highlighted. The book uncovers lessons on the inner dynamics of power and politics in Africa that will be enlightening to all interested in African politics specifically, and third world political development in general.

Author : Robert I. Rotberg
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2014-09-29
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781422288856

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Governance and Leadership in Africa by Robert I. Rotberg Pdf

Many of the problems in Africa today, including widespread poverty and civil unrest, can be traced to the continents legacy of bad governance. In the post-independence period, authoritarian strongmen took control of many countries, enriching themselves and their cronies by exploiting the peoples labor and their countrys resources. In recent years, however, a growing number of African states have embraced democratic principles and established transparent and open governments. In this book the noted Africa scholar Dr. Robert Rotberg examines the current state of governance and leadership in Africa. He discusses the various types of government found in the continent, clearly showing the correlation between the quality of a countrys leadership and the quality of life enjoyed by that countrys people.

Author : John R. Cartwright
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1983-01-01
Category : Africa
ISBN : 0312623143

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Political Leadership in Africa by John R. Cartwright Pdf

Author : Giovanni Carbone,Alessandro Pellegata
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 393 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2020-03-19
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781108423731

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Political Leadership in Africa by Giovanni Carbone,Alessandro Pellegata Pdf

An innovative analysis of political leadership in Africa between 1960 and 2018, drawing on an entirely new dataset.

Author : Alloy Ihuah
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 30 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2021-09-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 3346524833

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Madibaism. An African Leadership Philosophy of the New Past and the Old Future by Alloy Ihuah Pdf

Academic Paper from the year 2021 in the subject Politics - Political Theory and the History of Ideas Journal, grade: N/A, language: English, abstract: The paper argues that, there is a disconnection between the rulers and the ruled, and that the African nations can truly develop only when the leadership question is rightly settled. Drawing lessons from the Madiba Mandela conundrum, we argue the thesis that, our long walk to democratic consolidation will ever remain a distant dream. Without comprehension, mental magnitude, spiritual depth, selflessness and incorruptibility which are the core indigenous African leadership qualities that defined the Mandela persona, this dream cannot be achieved. A conclusion is here argued that, there is need for a revolution in the aims and methods of power engineering, so that the basic aim becomes the promotion of socially, economically and politically important desires of man; the promotion of wisdom in leadership by rational means, not by knowledge means. Such is argued as the new Africa of the Twenty-First Century. This is a call on African leaders to domesticate the capacity and ability to appreciate and grasp the salient details as well as the practical and temporal implications of a given problem or situation; to lead and live by the personal example set by the Madiba Nelson Mandela, one leader crafted of gold and delivered to Africa for leadership lessons.

Author : Adu-Amanfoh Francis
Publisher : Author House
Page : 275 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781491891599

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The Roles of Peace and Security, Political Leadership, and Entrepreneurship in the Socio-Economic Development of Emerging Countries by Adu-Amanfoh Francis Pdf

The works of contemporary global security and political analysts, and experiences from today's highly industrialized nations, conclude that the existence of peace and security, effective and exemplary political leadership, and sustained entrepreneurship are critical ingredients and catalysts for national socio-economic development. Certainly, these ingredients have helped in building the nations of the 'developed world, ' but how can these ingredients help the nations of the 'emerging world'? This book searches for a response and lessons to be learnt. Hence, the purpose of the book, essentially, is to examine the roles that peace and security, political leadership, and entrepreneurship can play in the sustainable socio-economic development of emerging countries, exemplified by sub-Saharan Africa. The book first reviews the nature of the 'emerging world', discusses the subject matter in detail, and concludes with a compendium of lessons to be learnt by, primarily, political leaders, national security practitioners, entrepreneurs and investors, and academicians

Author : Irving Leonard Markovitz
Publisher : Englewood Cliffs, N.J. : Prentice-Hall ; Toronto : Prentice Hall of Canada
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : Africa
ISBN : UOM:39076005576066

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Power and Class in Africa by Irving Leonard Markovitz Pdf

Author : B. Jallow
Publisher : Springer
Page : 279 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2014-12-17
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781137478122

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Leadership in Postcolonial Africa by B. Jallow Pdf

Leadership in Post-Colonial Africa examines the leadership concepts and lessons that emerged during and after the attainment of independence with insightful studies of Africa's first female presidents, gangster elitism, Nelson Mandela, and beyond.

Author : Victor T. Le Vine
Publisher : [Stanford, Calif.] : Hoover Institution on War, Revolution and Peace
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1967
Category : Africa, French-speaking West
ISBN : STANFORD:36105083153226

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Political Leadership in Africa by Victor T. Le Vine Pdf

Author : Giovanni Carbone,Alessandro Pellegata
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2020-02-29
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1108438318

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Political Leadership in Africa by Giovanni Carbone,Alessandro Pellegata Pdf

Do political leaders matter for development in Africa? Political leaders south of the Sahara have taken centre stage since countries in the region gained independence in the 1960s, yet a 'leadership trap' soon emerged with power-holders overstaying in office and chronic instability caused by coups resulting in decades of disappointing developmental performances. The beginnings of change are found in political reforms of the early 1990s, with many sub-Saharan countries introducing multiparty elections and an increasingly regular succession of leaders. But what impact did the new mechanisms for selecting leaders have on the political stabilization of African states, on the growth of their economies, and on the welfare of ordinary citizens? Drawing on a new dataset called the Africa Leadership Change (ALC), this innovative analysis of political leadership in Africa investigates the distinct leadership dynamics of development processes across the region from 1960 to 2018, revealing how, as Africa began to change its leaders and the way they reach power, these new leaders themselves began to change Africa.

Author : Adegbola Ojo
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 125 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2021-11-06
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9783030885465

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Social Revolutions and Governance Aspirations of African Millennials by Adegbola Ojo Pdf

This book discusses the role of millennials in political leadership and governance in Africa going forward. Africa is in the process of significant change. The nature of this change, dimensions, and what change might bring will depend on young people who now represent three quarters of the population of the continent. This book contributes to ongoing discussions and provides a pathway and guide for a new generation of young African leaders to emerge and not to miss the opportunity for real transformative change. The book provides a thought-provoking analysis of the political and economic systems in Africa. In its analysis of development challenges and opportunities, it shows how millennials can be the catalyst for change in leadership and governance behavior. Consequently, the book argues how this can improve the fortunes of Africa's estimated 1.3 billion people. It is inspired by the factual circumstances of Africa’s significant history, a deep understanding of current power relations, and motivated by an ambitious vision of Africa’s role in the world. The book combines a deep explanation of concepts with a range of techniques and recent illustrative applications. It also embraces a multi-method approach that allows for the embedding of primary and secondary forms of data. A cross-fertilization of ontological arguments and analytical techniques from a range of allied disciplines further contribute to the book’s novelty. The book appeals to multiple stakeholders including students, researchers, practitioners, and policy-makers.

Author : Julius O. Ihonvbere,John Mukum Mbaku
Publisher : Praeger
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2003-12-30
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UOM:39015058202717

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Political Liberalization and Democratization in Africa by Julius O. Ihonvbere,John Mukum Mbaku Pdf

Since the late 1980s, Africans have been engaged in efforts to transform their societies and provide themselves with more effective governance and economic structures. Unfortunately, most of these efforts have not progressed beyond simple elections. The contributors to this volume provide strategies that Africans can use to deepen democracy, improve resource allocation, and enhance their ability to coexist peacefully. Mbaku, Ihonvbere, and their contributors, while adopting a critical approach to the study of African political economy, take a stand against Afro-pessimism. They articulate an holistic agenda for addressing Africa's mulitfarious problems, reject received knowledge, and, through a dialectical methodology, draw attention to the centrality of social categories/classes, the state, civil society, the environment, communities, and patterns of change in the continent. Relying on fieldwork, hard data, and critical reviews of the extant literature, the volume highlights the importance of democracy and democratization to the urgent restructuring that Africa needs in the new globalization. Paying attention to the continent's historical experiences and its specificities, the contributors draw attention to the importance of grassroots action, leadership, and the need to constitutionally entrench civil liberties.

Author : Girma Yohannes Iyassu Menelik
Publisher : GRIN Verlag
Page : 493 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2014-07-25
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9783656703211

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Comparative Political Leadership in Africa by Girma Yohannes Iyassu Menelik Pdf

The modern government structures owe their origins to Aristotle’s six forms of government, These classifications were out-dated by the 18th century development of constitutional systems namely; Constitutional republicanism established in the USA via the war of independence (1775-1783); democratic radicalism unleashed in France via the French Revolution of 1789, and the parliamentary government which emerged in the United Kingdom. During the 20th century the above political systems were collapsed during the post-World War II, with capitalist, communist, “second world” and ’third world.

Author : Herman J. Cohen
Publisher : Vellum
Page : 205 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0986435317

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The Mind of the African Strongman by Herman J. Cohen Pdf

This book offers a colorful and penetrating look at African cultural norms and imperatives at the core of African political and economic performance over the past half-century. The author served in five US embassies in Africa and as Assistant Secretary of State for Africa, this provided him with unique opportunities to engage in private conversations with African heads of state. Despite billions of dollars of international development assistance poured into Africa since 1955, and despite huge earnings from commodity sales, Africa has lagged far behind most other emerging nations in economic growth and poverty reduction. Through these conversations, Cohen provides an opportunity to the African leaders he knew to tell us personally why the initial enthusiasm that accompanied independence went so badly awry. A new third generation of African leadership is now coming to the fore. The key question is, can they and the international donor community learn from and overcome the negative legacies of their predecessors? ¿Hank Cohen¿s experience in Africa and access to a wide array of historic African leaders are unparalleled. This unique book provides important lessons from the continent¿s past and insights for its future.¿ ¿KENNETH L. BROWN, formerly U.S. ambassador to Cote d¿Ivoire, Ghana, and Republic of Congo and president, Association for Diplomatic Studies and Training ¿That individuals often do make a difference is the thesis of The Mind of the African Strong Man. Based upon his unrivaled experience as an American diplomat in Africa, Hank Cohen's collection of conversations with Africa¿s Big Men is invaluable to anyone interested in that continent and its tumultuous modern history.¿¬¬ ¿EDWARD MARKS, Minister-Counselor (ret.), U.S. Foreign Service ¿Secretary Cohen is a master storyteller who has made it easier for Africans to form a broad historical perspective through his revealing tales about their rulers.¿ ¿AHMADU ABUBAKER, Nigerian Lawyer active in sub-Saharan Africa development issues.