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Title Can Western Democracy Models be institutionalized in Africa? Reviewing Contemporary Problems and Prospects
Full text http://www.escholarship.org/uc/item/71h6g1ft
Date 2011
Author(s) Ezeanyika, Ezeanyika S.
Abstract Abstract This article is focused on major issues surrounding the dynamic development of contemporary democracy in Africa. In particular, it reviews the post Cold-War era that has been characterized by a worldwide spread of liberal democracy models, and also scrutinizes the peculiarities of African nations as they adjust to the demanding tenets of democracy. Given the colonial legacy bedeviling Africa, the paper evaluates the impact of change resulting from the 'wind' of democracy that has swept the continent since 1989. It concludes that democracy has its merits but that it should be adopted and adapted to Africans' value systems to serve as a galvanizing instrument of development. It acknowledges that the process of democratization will evolve gradually overtime and its institutionalization will require a strong political will from all stakeholders within and outside the continent.
Subject(s) Other Political Science
Language english
Publisher eScholarship, University of California
Type of publication article
Format application/pdf
Source Ezeanyika, Ezeanyika S.(2011). Can Western Democracy Models be institutionalized in Africa? Reviewing Contemporary Problems and Prospects. Ufahamu: A Journal of African Studies, 36(2). Retrieved from: http://www.escholarship.org/uc/item/71h6g1ft
Rights public
Identifier qt71h6g1ft
Repository Berkeley - University of California
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