African Political Parties: Evolution, Institutionalisation and Governance
M.A. Mohamed Salih, "African Political Parties: Evolution, Institutionalisation and Governance"
English | 2003 | pages: 390 | ISBN: 0745320384 | PDF | 1,2 mb
English | 2003 | pages: 390 | ISBN: 0745320384 | PDF | 1,2 mb
The authors of this collection interrogate the political health of African political parties and evaluate the theory and practice of party functions, ideology and structure. Through fresh analysis using a variety of case studies, they question the democratic credentials of African political parties and propose new methods for achieving inclusive, broad-based representation. Themes include the evolution and institutionalisation of African political parties; the unique historical, political and social circumstances that shaped their structures and functions.Morten Bøås In the governance trajectory, the authors question the relationship between African political parties and government; political parties and representation; political parties and electoral systems; and political parties and parliament. Case studies include Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe and many others.
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