Constructing Democracy In Transitioning Societies Of Africa
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Constructing Democracy In Transitioning Societies Of Africa
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Author : S. Wing
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2008-04-28
Constructing Democracy In Transitioning Societies Of Africa written by S. Wing and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-04-28 with Political Science categories.
This book explores the process by which constitutions and democratic institutions are constructed. Wing focuses on how innovative constitutional dialogues involving participation, negotiation, and recognition of groups previously excluded from political decision-making may be the key to a legitimate constitution.
Constructing Democracy In Transitioning Societies Of Africa
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Author : S. Wing
language : en
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Release Date : 2011-01-18
Constructing Democracy In Transitioning Societies Of Africa written by S. Wing and has been published by Palgrave Macmillan this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-01-18 with Political Science categories.
This book explores the process by which constitutions and democratic institutions are constructed. Wing focuses on how innovative constitutional dialogues involving participation, negotiation, and recognition of groups previously excluded from political decision-making may be the key to a legitimate constitution.
Democracy Works
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Author : Greg Mills
language : en
Publisher: Hurst & Company
Release Date : 2019
Democracy Works written by Greg Mills and has been published by Hurst & Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019 with Africa categories.
"Democracy Works asks how we can learn to nurture, deepen and consolidate democracy in Africa. By analysing 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 African countries face. 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 decision - especially after ill-fated electoral interventions such as Kenya 2017 - about the future of observer missions and aid promoting democracy and good governance"--Inside front flap.
The Politics Of Transition In Africa
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Author : Giles Mohan
language : en
Publisher: James Currey Publishers
Release Date : 2004
The Politics Of Transition In Africa written by Giles Mohan and has been published by James Currey Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Literary Collections categories.
Part of a series of studies that examine political issues confronting African peoples, societies and states, this text explores: theories of the state, the transition to democracy and economic development. Published in association with ROAPE North America: Africa World Press
Transitions And Consolidation Of Democracy In Africa
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Author : Samuel Ebow Quainoo
language : en
Publisher: Global Academic Publishing
Release Date : 2008
Transitions And Consolidation Of Democracy In Africa written by Samuel Ebow Quainoo and has been published by Global Academic Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with History categories.
What conditions motivate a transition to democracy? Can the dynamics of a transition influence its outcome? Under what circumstances has democracy been consolidated in Africa? This trilogy of questions has become necessary in light of the current democratic wave engulfing Africa and the rest of the world. In examining the conditions that initiate democratic transitions, this book investigates the circumstances under which democracy movements have operated between 1980 and 1990. It concludes that, contrary to dominant democratic theory, the transitions to democracy in Africa have occurred under declining levels of development. With regard to transitions, the book recognizes that they have their own dynamics. Two main types of transitions are discerned: top-down and bottom-up. The book argues that in spite of the restrictive nature of top-down transitions, they offer a better opportunity for democratic consolidation because of the consensus between elites of the pro-democracy regime and their counterparts in the authoritarian regime, a condition that is normally absent under bottom-up transitions. Finally, relying on the cases of consolidated democracies, the book derives an African democracy model. The model delineates five main conditions that facilitate democratic consolidation, including good leadership, relevant political institutions, external support, civic space, and a reasonable level of development. It cautions, however, that these are not sufficient conditions, nor are all of them necessary. Since countries have unique historical circumstances, specific countries will have to combine conditions in the model that are relevant to that society to consolidate its democracy. The right combination will depend on the specific needs of the individual country.
South Africa S Transition To Democracy
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Author : Sandy Shaw
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2001
South Africa S Transition To Democracy written by Sandy Shaw and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Political Science categories.
The author points out that this book is not an academic study of South Africa and Africa, but a focus on the psycho-political dimension of the new South Africa, asking whether it will work and highlighting positives and strengths that can be made to work.
Multiparty Democracy And Political Change
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Author : John Mukum Mbaku
language : en
Publisher: Ashgate Publishing
Release Date : 1998
Multiparty Democracy And Political Change written by John Mukum Mbaku and has been published by Ashgate Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Political Science categories.
Contains a mixture of analytical views on the transition to accountable, and democratic governance structures in Africa. The text looks at the struggles of creating appropriate and viable governance structures and economic systems that maximize the participation of citizens in national development.
The Transition To Democratic Governance In Africa
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Author : John Mukum Mbaku Esq.
language : en
Publisher: Praeger
Release Date : 2003-04-30
The Transition To Democratic Governance In Africa written by John Mukum Mbaku Esq. and has been published by Praeger this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-04-30 with Political Science categories.
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Breaking Barriers Creating New Hopes
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Author : Abdalla Bujra
language : en
Publisher: OSSREA
Release Date : 2003
Breaking Barriers Creating New Hopes written by Abdalla Bujra and has been published by OSSREA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Fiction categories.
A study of Africa's current strides towards democracy, good governance and the interposition of the civil society in the process. The authors identify and delineates the phases of these processes and examine key theoretical and methodological issues of the governance project. Also includes analysis of hitherto neglected issues such as gender, pastoralism, ethnicity, constitutionalism, local governance, the economy and the African Union. Reviews six country case studies on progress so far: Botswana, Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, Zambia and Ethiopia.
The State And Democracy In Africa
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Author : African Association of Political Science
language : en
Publisher: Africa Research and Publications
Release Date : 1998
The State And Democracy In Africa written by African Association of Political Science and has been published by Africa Research and Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Africa categories.
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.The book contains four studies on the role of civil society organizations in the struggle for democracy and the expansion of the political space: one each on the women's struggle for equality in Botswana and state-civil society relations in Uganda, and two, in French, on the popular struggle for democracy in Zaire.More than half of the contributions to the volume are devoted to a critical assessment of the role the state plays in promoting, undermining, or blocking the democratic transition. There are three case studies on South Africa, four on Nigeria, and one each on Ghana and the Portuguese-speaking countries.The book concludes with two studies on democracy and human rights, with the first looking at the issue in a broad historical and international context, and the second focusing on the gender bias of ombudsman institutions in Africa.