Every political system, either developed or adopted, has an impact
on the structure of society and the level of development. This book
analyzes the evolution and nature of political institutions and
their effect on Africa's development. The challenges Africa face in
developing viable institutions are not limited to the adoption of
foreign institutions, but are also rooted in domestic norms that
define society itself. Sometimes, these challenges have to do with
the incompatibility between foreign and domestic institutions. The
fundamental issue then is to understand the African societies,
cultures, and other dynamics that have ensured stability in the
past and that need to be recognized when adopting contemporary
foreign institutions. This comprehensive text examines three key
issue areas in Africa: politics, society, and economy. It
demonstrates how the lack of consideration for domestic norms and
societal realities explain the weaker institutions and lack of
development on the African continent. The chapters examine critical
issues such as gender, ethnicity and constitution development,
legitimacy and the state, the correlation between abundant
resources and instability, the dilemmas of political dynasties,
international economic regimes and Africa's economy, and more.
Featuring many case studies, including Kenya, South Africa,
Senegal, Ghana, Nigeria, Tanzania, Morocco, Togo, DRC, Ethiopia,
Rwanda, the book provides some explanation of underdevelopment in
Africa, linking the historical and colonial realities that hinder
democratic consolidation to contemporary African politics, society
and economy.
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