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The global movement toward democracy, spurred in part by the ending of the cold war, has created opportunities for democratization not only in Europe and the former Soviet Union, but also in Africa.

This book is based on workshops held in Benin, Ethiopia, and Namibia to better understand the dynamics of contemporary democratic movements in Africa. Key issues in the democratization process range from its institutional and political requirements to specific problems such as ethnic conflict, corruption, and role of donors in promoting democracy.

By focusing on the opinion and views of African intellectuals, academics, writers, and political activists and observers, the book provides a unique perspective regarding the dynamics and problems of democratization in Africa.

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National Research Council. 1992. Democratization in Africa: African Views, African Voices. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. https://doi.org/10.17226/2041.

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94 pages |  6 x 9 |  Paperback
ISBN: 978-0-309-04797-5
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17226/2041
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Front Matter i-viii
Background and Purpose of the Workshops 1-2
The Movement Toward Democracy in Africa 3-11
Transitions to Democracy in Africa 12-30
Democracy and Governance in Africa 31-45
Institutions Needed to Sustain Democracy 46-59
Role of Extra-African Forces in Democratization 60-73
Conclusion: Role of Africans in the Democratiztion Process 74-78
Appendix: Workshop Participants 79-85

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