Research Catalog

Title

Democracy works : turning politics to Africa's advantage / Greg Mills, Olusegun Obasanjo, Jeffrey Herbst, Tendai Biti ; foreword by Ellen Johnson Sirleaf.

Author

Mills, Greg, 1962-

Publication

• London : Hurst & Company, 2019.
• ©2019

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Additional Authors

• Obasanjo, Olusegun
• Herbst, Jeffrey Ira
• Biti, Tendai
• Johnson-Sirleaf, Ellen, 1938-

Description

xxii, 266 pages : illustrations, maps, charts; 22 cm

Summary

"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.

Subject

• Democracy > Africa
• Democracy
• Politics and government
• Africa > Politics and government
• Africa

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references and index.

Call Number

Sc E 19-1359

ISBN

• 9781787381452
• 1787381455

LCCN

2018287550

OCLC

1086340961

Author

Mills, Greg, 1962- author.

Title

Democracy works : turning politics to Africa's advantage / Greg Mills, Olusegun Obasanjo, Jeffrey Herbst, Tendai Biti ; foreword by Ellen Johnson Sirleaf.

Publisher

London : Hurst & Company, 2019.

Copyright Date

©2019

Type of Content

text

Type of Medium

unmediated

Type of Carrier

volume

Bibliography

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Added Author

Obasanjo, Olusegun, author.

Herbst, Jeffrey Ira, author.

Biti, Tendai, author.

Johnson-Sirleaf, Ellen, 1938- writer of foreword.

Research Call Number

Sc E 19-1359