Voice and Power in Africa's Democracy

Institutions, Participation and Accountability

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science, International, Foreign Legal Systems, Government, Democracy
Cover of the book Voice and Power in Africa's Democracy by , Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: ISBN: 9781317184058
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: August 16, 2017
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author:
ISBN: 9781317184058
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: August 16, 2017
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

Africa has made notable progress in its nascent democracy but with uneven performance across countries. However, across the board, challenges abound. Central to Africa’s checkered democratic narrative is the weakness of its democratic institutions, participatory mechanisms and accountability platforms. This book interrogates these elements with the role and capacity of the parliament, political parties, media, freedom of information law, trade union movements, gender empowerment mechanisms and accountability methods and processes all under examination. The weakness of democratic institutions has had a corrosive effect on political accountability and limits the scope for popular participation in governance. In many countries, innovative practices, and new social and political encounters are emerging that challenge old institutional cultures, promote reforms and demand accountability from the governing elite. The book captures these varied, innovative patterns of democratic change. With first hand knowledge and expertise of the continent, the contributors analyze the issues, trends, problems and challenges in these critical areas of Africa’s democratic growth. The conclusion is that strengthening democratic institutions, opening up the political space for enhanced political participation and ensuring political accountability will determine the course, prospects and quality of Africa’s budding democracy.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Africa has made notable progress in its nascent democracy but with uneven performance across countries. However, across the board, challenges abound. Central to Africa’s checkered democratic narrative is the weakness of its democratic institutions, participatory mechanisms and accountability platforms. This book interrogates these elements with the role and capacity of the parliament, political parties, media, freedom of information law, trade union movements, gender empowerment mechanisms and accountability methods and processes all under examination. The weakness of democratic institutions has had a corrosive effect on political accountability and limits the scope for popular participation in governance. In many countries, innovative practices, and new social and political encounters are emerging that challenge old institutional cultures, promote reforms and demand accountability from the governing elite. The book captures these varied, innovative patterns of democratic change. With first hand knowledge and expertise of the continent, the contributors analyze the issues, trends, problems and challenges in these critical areas of Africa’s democratic growth. The conclusion is that strengthening democratic institutions, opening up the political space for enhanced political participation and ensuring political accountability will determine the course, prospects and quality of Africa’s budding democracy.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book Stress Management by
Cover of the book Motivation and Emotion in Sport by
Cover of the book Hate Speech Law (Open Access) by
Cover of the book Foreign Remedies: What the Experience of Other Nations Can Tell Us about Next Steps in Reforming U.S. Health Care by
Cover of the book Education in the United Kingdom by
Cover of the book The Territories of the Russian Federation 2016 by
Cover of the book The Politics of Post-9/11 Music: Sound, Trauma, and the Music Industry in the Time of Terror by
Cover of the book China in the Era of Deng Xiaoping: A Decade of Reform by
Cover of the book The Business Side of Learning Design and Technologies by
Cover of the book Masquerades of War by
Cover of the book Between Humanitarianism and Evangelism in Faith-based Organisations by
Cover of the book Constructing Autism by
Cover of the book Gender and Conflict by
Cover of the book Wittgenstein on Thought and Will by
Cover of the book Handbook of Group Activities for Impaired Adults by
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy