Governance and Democracy in Africa

Regional and Continental Perspectives

AvJames S. Guseh,Emmanuel O. Oritsejafor

Häftad, Engelska, 2019

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Beskrivning

This book looks at the fundamental issue of governance in Africa. After half a century of experimenting with democratic institutions, African countries are still ambivalent about the complete or absolute adoption of this form of governance. Africa lost tremendous human and natural resources in the struggle for political and economic independence. What form of governance African leaders adopt will determine how worthwhile this sacrifice has been to the African people. This issue is the major challenge facing Africa, and addressing it is of high urgency. Employing a political economy framework, this book provides some insights into to dealing with this complex issue of democratic governance in Africa.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2019-10-28
Mått:153 x 224 x 12 mm
Vikt:218 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:140
Förlag:Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
ISBN:9781498533010

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James S. Guseh is professor of political economy, law, and public administration at North Carolina Central University.Emmanuel O. Oritsejafor is professor of political science at North Carolina Central University- Durham.

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Overall, the book has immense contributions to the body of knowledge in the area. It has concisely presented the political economy of post-independence African countries. It is commendable in analyzing the “democracy-development” nexus and in pointing out the persisting development and governance challenges that African countries are embroiled in. Moreover, it appeals to further researches on the subject. . . very insightful contribution. . . It is recommendable to everyone having the curiosity about African governance systems.

Innehållsförteckning

Chapter One: Governance and Democracy in Africa: Regional and Continental PerspectivesChapter Two: Concepts of Democratic GovernanceChapter Three: Democratic Governance in Africa: Trends and AssessmentChapter Four: Democracy and Economic Growth in Africa: Case Studies of South Africa and GhanaChapter Five: Government Size, Political Freedom and Economic Growth: The Case Study of NigeriaChapter Six: The African Growth and Opportunity Act and Economic Growth in AfricaChapter Seven: Democracy and Governance in Africa: The ContinentalAppendix AAppendix BAppendix CAppendix DAppendix EBibliographyAbout the Contributors