African political parties : evolution, institutionalism and governance / edited by M.A. Mohamed Salih ; foreword by Abdel Ghaffar Mohamed Ahmed.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Salih, Mohamed Abdel Rahim M. (Mohamed Abdel Rahim Mohamed)

Ahmad, Abdel Ghaffar Muhammad.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Political parties--Africa.

Political parties.

Africa--Politics and government--1960-.

Africa.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (392 pages)

Place of Publication:

London ; Sterling, Va. : Pluto Press, 2003.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

The authors of this collection interrogate the political health of African political parties and evaluate the theory and practice of party functions, ideology and structure. Through fresh analysis using a variety of case studies, they question the democratic credentials of African political parties and propose new methods for achieving inclusive, broad-based representation. Themes include the evolution and institutionalisation of African political parties; the unique historical, political and social circumstances that shaped their structures and functions. Morten Bøås In the governance trajectory, the authors question the relationship between African political parties and government; political parties and representation; political parties and electoral systems; and political parties and parliament. Case studies include Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe and many others.

Contents:

pt. 1. Evolution

pt. 2. Institutionalisation

pt. 3. Governance.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9786611725372

9781849641791

184964179X

9781281725370

1281725374

9781435661271

1435661273

OCLC:

815683721