[PDF] Contemporary Governance Challenges In The Horn Of Africa eBook

Author : Charles Manga Fombad
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 245 pages
File Size : 11,19 MB
Release : 2022-09-06
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1000625133

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This book argues that a leading cause of the political instability in the Horn of Africa is a crisis of governance, caused by extreme centralization of power, weak institutions, and the failure to institutionalise the responsible use of authority. In recent years, many attempts have been made to resolve the ongoing conflicts in Somalia and South Sudan, but problems remain, and in 2019 the instability spread to Ethiopia. This book critically examines how many of the governance problems in the region can be addressed through institutional design. The central argument is that an inclusive system of governance through federalism, devolution, and inclusive political institutions as well as ensuring the institutionalization of power through strengthening the rule of law has the potential to make governments more accountable, inclusive, and be able to deliver critical services. Such systems ensure relative stability and peace and reduce the risks of state fragmentation – a major concern in the region. Demonstrating that the threats of further fragmentation and conflict due to the crisis of governance are likely to continue unless serious steps are taken to deal with the situation, the book will be an important read for researchers and policy makers with an interest in peacemaking, politics, constitutional law, and federalism in the region.

Author : Kidane Mengisteab
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 10,91 MB
Release : 2017-06-26
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 135185464X

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Most African economies range from moderately advanced capitalist systems with modern banks and stock markets to peasant and pastoral subsistent systems. Most African countries are also characterized by parallel institutions of governance – one is the state sanctioned (formal) system and the other is the traditional system, which is adhered to, primarily but not exclusively, by the segments of the population in the subsistence peasant and pastoral economic systems. Traditional Institutions in Contemporary African Governance examines critical issues that are largely neglected in the literature, including why traditional institutions have remained entrenched, what the socioeconomic implications of fragmented institutional systems are, and whether they facilitate or impede democratization. The contributors investigate the organizational structure of traditional leadership, the level of adherence of the traditional systems, how dispute resolution, decision-making, and resource allocation are conducted in the traditional system, gender relations in the traditional system, and how the traditional institutions interact with the formal institutions. Filling a conspicuous gap in the literature on African governance, this book will be of great interest to policy makers as well as students and scholars of African politics, political economy and democratization.

Author : Adeoye O. Akinola
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 12,51 MB
Release : 2023-05-25
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 3031296354

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This edited volume reflects on some of the important discussions on the trends of governance, conflict and security in Africa. It explores some of the emerging concerns and offers a holistic understanding of the remote and immediate causes of the conflict and how the neo-colonial African states have been structured in a manner that makes violent conflict inevitable. The book thereby provides an overview of Africa’s security challenges and proffers some sustainable policy options for curtailing lawlessness and armed conflict on the continent. Literature is exhaustive about the nexus between governance, peace, and security; however, discourse on the impact of ‘new’ conflict on governance has been scant. Understanding these new trends has become a necessity and precondition for sustainable development, as reflected in both the African Union (AU) Agenda 2063 and the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Author : K. Hanson
Publisher : Springer
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 30,78 MB
Release : 2012-04-05
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0230393276

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Covers topical issues for Africa's development, economics and politics of climate change, water management, public service delivery, and delivering aid. The authors argue that these issues should be included in the post-MDG paradigm and add an important voice to recent moves by academics and practitioners to engage with each other.

Author : Dorina A. Bekoe
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 24,13 MB
Release : 2022
Category : POLITICAL SCIENCE
ISBN : 9781685853570

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Both the obstacles to governance and the opportunities for democratization confronted in East Africa--with its geostrategic importance, porous borders, governments heavily dependent on foreign aid, and some of Africa's longest running conflicts--provide valuable insights into how good governance policies can be implemented effectively throughout the developing world. East Africa and the Horn explores these regional constraints and opportunities, focusing on issues of civil society, the ubiquitous trade in small arms and light weapons, large numbers of refugees, tensions around national identity, and the legacy of U.S. policy. The authors also underscore the need for even peaceful countries in the region to proactively address potentially destabilizing issues in neighboring states.

Author : Mohamed Saliou Camara
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 15,10 MB
Release : 2023-11-15
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ISBN : 9781666902716

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This book provides compelling case studies of Africa's struggles, accomplishments, challenges, and prospects in the critical and interconnected areas of governance, security, and development. It argues that that Africa needs to decolonize the terms of reference that guide its nation-building, statecraft, and national development agenda.

Author : Dele Olowu
Publisher : Lynne Rienner Publishers
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 29,49 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781588261731

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An exploration of why some decentralization reforms have led to viable systems of local governance in Africa, while others have failed. It outlines the key issues involved, provides historical context, and identifies the factors that have encouraged or discouraged success.

Author : Ebenezer Obadare
Publisher : Springer
Page : 309 pages
File Size : 41,80 MB
Release : 2016-02-09
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1137566868

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This volume advances the discussions of leadership in Africa's specific history, culture, economy, and politics. The book promotes an understanding of leadership and its paradoxes and illuminates the conditions under which political leadership has been produced, and how those conditions have shaped leaders.

Author : Collectif
Publisher : Centro de Estudos Internacionais
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 11,61 MB
Release : 2017-08-04
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9898862475

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This book brings to fruition the research done during the CEA-ISCTE project ‘’Monitoring Conflicts in the Horn of Africa’’, reference PTDC/AFR/100460/2008. The Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT) provided funding for this project. The chapters are based on first-hand data collected through fieldwork in the region’s countries between 4 January 2010 and 3 June 2013. The project’s team members and consultants debated their final research findings in a one-day Conference at ISCTE-IUL on 29 April 2013. The following authors contributed to the project’s final publication: Alexandra M. Dias, Alexandre de Sousa Carvalho, Aleksi Ylönen, Ana Elisa Cascão, Elsa González Aimé, Manuel João Ramos, Patrick Ferras, Pedro Barge Cunha and Ricardo Real P. Sousa.