Democracy and Sustainable Development in Nigeria

Research Paper (undergraduate) from the year 2008 in the subject Politics - International Politics - Topic: Development Politics, grade: none, University of Jaume I, language: English, abstract: In contemporary time, democracy has turned out to be the most supported political tool for development and social change, which has attained near global acclaim and admiration by many world leaders. Although it is contestable, the reasons for this vary. First, democracy has gained acceptability as a form of government based on equity and justice. Secondly, it purports to uphold the rule of law, and as well, guarantee the preservation of human rights. As it is assumed that effective strategies adopted and properly implemented by a nation have the tendency to accelerate progress in the development of the said nation, this work examined some strategies for sustainable development in Nigeria. It highlighted existing strategies for development in the country, examined progress and challenges in implementing the strategies, and further identified measures which when adopted and implemented, will likely change the social, economic, and political condition of the country for economic growth and sustainable development.

Akudo Chinedu Ojoh (Akudo C. Ojoh)holds a B.A in Linguistics & Communication Studies; MPhil. in International Peace, Conflict and Development Studies, and a PhD in International Peace, Conflict and Development Studies. Some of her published books and articles include: Southeastern Nigerian Women in Peacebuilding and Development (2012), Democracy and Sustainable Development in Nigeria (2012), Empowering Nigerian Women in the 21st Century: Measuring the Gap (2012), Excelling Primary English Book 1 (2013), Excelling Primary English Book 2 (2013), The English Grammar and Vocabulary Builder (2015). She has also published several other articles.