Leadership and the Problem of Electoral Democracy in Africa
Title | Leadership and the Problem of Electoral Democracy in Africa PDF eBook |
Author | E. Ike Udogu |
Publisher | Cambridge Scholars Publishing |
Pages | 268 |
Release | 2016-12-14 |
Genre | Political Science |
ISBN | 1443857203 |
This volume explores the notion that African leaders are fundamentally responsible for electoral malfeasance throughout the continent. The quagmire of fixing elections in order to stay in power ad-infinitum has frequently led – and will continue to lead – to political violence, civil wars, internal displacement of citizens, international refugee crises, and economic malaise with its attendant crisis of underdevelopment. This book provides five case studies selected from Anglophone, Francophone and Lusophone Africa that illustrate some variations and similarities in the dilemma of electoral democracy in this epoch of Africa’s democratic experiment. It suggests, among other factors, Colin Powell’s and Abraham Lincoln’s theoretical templates as pointers for African political chiefs in their struggle for democratic consolidation – a successful move that could advance national legitimacy and political stability critical for impressive development in this millennium.
Why Do Elections Matter in Africa?
Title | Why Do Elections Matter in Africa? PDF eBook |
Author | Nic Cheeseman |
Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
Pages | 377 |
Release | 2021-02-18 |
Genre | Law |
ISBN | 110841723X |
A radical new approach to understanding Africa's elections: explaining why politicians, bureaucrats and voters so frequently break electoral rules.
Democracy and Africanness
Title | Democracy and Africanness PDF eBook |
Author | Hannah Muzee |
Publisher | Springer Nature |
Pages | 247 |
Release | 2022-10-31 |
Genre | Political Science |
ISBN | 3031112482 |
This book examines the governance and democratization process in Africa, its history, trends, and prospects. Written by a diverse panel of experts, the book provides an intersectional and interdisciplinary analysis of Africa’s democratic environment. Chapters cover topics such as the evolution of democracy in Africa, electoral politics, gender, activism, human rights, and cultural diversity. Critically assessing the fit of democracy for African countries and offering strategies for the Africanization of democracy, this volume will be important for researchers and students interested in African politics, postcolonial theory, democracy, and governance.
The Paradox of Traditional Chiefs in Democratic Africa
Title | The Paradox of Traditional Chiefs in Democratic Africa PDF eBook |
Author | Kate Baldwin |
Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
Pages | 261 |
Release | 2016 |
Genre | Political Science |
ISBN | 1107127335 |
This book shows that powerful hereditary chiefs do not undermine democracy in Africa but, on some level, facilitate it.
Democracy Works
Title | Democracy Works PDF eBook |
Author | Greg Mills |
Publisher | Hurst & Company |
Pages | 290 |
Release | 2019 |
Genre | Africa |
ISBN | 1787381455 |
"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 State and Democracy in Africa
Title | The State and Democracy in Africa PDF eBook |
Author | African Association of Political Science |
Publisher | Africa World Press |
Pages | 248 |
Release | 1998 |
Genre | Political Science |
ISBN | 9780865436381 |
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.
Party Systems and Democracy in Africa
Title | Party Systems and Democracy in Africa PDF eBook |
Author | R. Doorenspleet |
Publisher | Springer |
Pages | 264 |
Release | 2014-12-02 |
Genre | Political Science |
ISBN | 1137011718 |
Do party systems help or hinder democracy in Africa? Drawing lessons from different types of party systems in six African countries, this volume shows that party systems affect democracy in Africa in ways that are unexpectedly different from the relation between party systems and democracy observed elsewhere.