Democracy And Democratization In Africa
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Democratization In Africa
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Author : Larry Jay Diamond
language : en
Publisher: JHU Press
Release Date : 1999
Democratization In Africa written by Larry Jay Diamond and has been published by JHU Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with History categories.
"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
Democratization In Africa Challenges And Prospects
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Author : Gordon Crawford
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2013-09-13
Democratization In Africa Challenges And Prospects written by Gordon Crawford and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-09-13 with Political Science categories.
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
Democracy And Democratization In Africa
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Author : E. Ike Udogu
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1997
Democracy And Democratization In Africa written by E. Ike Udogu and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Political Science categories.
"This book contains a collection of essays that address some of the fundamental political and economic issues confronting the African continent as it marches toward the next millennium." "The authors are African scholars teaching at various universities and colleges in the United States and Republic of South Africa. As Africanists, they examined their topics critically and with great sensitivity. In a number of cases they offered pertinent solutions to some of the intractable political and economic problems confronting many of the countries in the area, aiming to assist lawmakers in their attempts to formulate policies that are germane to the continent."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Routledge Handbook Of Democratization In Africa
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Author : Gabrielle Lynch
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2019-07-02
Routledge Handbook Of Democratization In Africa written by Gabrielle Lynch and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-07-02 with Political Science categories.
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.
Democratization In Africa
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Author : Panel on Issues in Democratization
language : en
Publisher: National Academies
Release Date : 1992-01-15
Democratization In Africa written by Panel on Issues in Democratization and has been published by National Academies this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992-01-15 with Political Science categories.
The work that provided the basis for this volume was supported by the U.S. Agency for International Development
Democracy And Democratization In Africa
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1992
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The Role Of Civil Society In Africa S Quest For Democratization
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Author : Abadir M. Ibrahim
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2016-12-08
The Role Of Civil Society In Africa S Quest For Democratization written by Abadir M. Ibrahim and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-12-08 with Political Science categories.
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.
Growing Democracy In Africa
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Author : Mamoudou Gazibo
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Release Date : 2016-02-08
Growing Democracy In Africa written by Mamoudou Gazibo and has been published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-02-08 with Social Science categories.
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.
African Politics
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Author : Joelien Pretorius
language : en
Publisher: Juta and Company Ltd
Release Date : 2008
African Politics written by Joelien Pretorius and has been published by Juta and Company Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with History categories.
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.
Democracy And Democratization In Africa
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language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1996
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