Beyond Mimicry : The Potential of African Endogenous Governance Systems.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ali Moussa Iye, author.

Contributor:

Holl, Augustin F. C.

Series:

Re-Imagining Public Governance Series

Re-Imagining Public Governance Series ; v.2

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Decolonization.

Political science--Africa.

Political science.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (252 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Berlin/Boston : Walter de Gruyter GmbH, 2024.

Summary:

This book explores the paradoxical narrative surrounding Africa's historical and cultural contributions to humanity, which have often been marginalized or distorted to justify colonialism and enslavement. It delves into Africa's rich heritage of endogenous governance systems, examining their historical roots, philosophical foundations, and contemporary relevance. Drawing on rigorous field research, it highlights examples from ancient African civilizations, such as the Oromo Gadaa system, the Manden Charter, and the Issa Xeer, as well as governance practices in the African diaspora, including Maroon communities in Suriname and African traditions in Brazil. The book aims to reclaim and reimagine these indigenous systems as tools for innovation and self-determination in a rapidly changing world. Intended for scholars, policymakers, and those interested in African history and governance, it offers a profound analysis of how Africa's legacy can inspire contemporary governance practices globally. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Acknowledgement

Contents

List of figures

Introduction

Part I: Examples of Africa’s endogenous governance systems

Chapter 1 Early human social organizations and ancient forms of governance in Africa

Chapter 2 “Living together” in remote Africa’s past: Indirect evidence

Chapter 3 Philosophy and cosmogony of Kemet [ancient Egypt]

Chapter 4 The Manden Charter: Initiatic oral sources at the foundation of an endogenous governance

Chapter 5 The Issa Xeer: Learning from the wisdom of the tree

Chapter 6 The Oromo Gadaa: Revisiting the African political philosophy

Part II: Experiences of revitalization of endogenous governance practices in Africa and the diaspora

Chapter 7 Revisiting Botswana’s endogenous system of governance: is it a source of political stability?

Chapter 8 Not yet Ubuntu: A philosophical essay on the history of government and the (ab)use of Ubuntu in conqueror-South Africa

Chapter 9 Palmares, Ambrosio, Congos: African governance in the diaspora in Brazil

Chapter 10 Governance system of Maroons communities in Suriname

Conclusion

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ISBN:

9783111425160

3111425169

OCLC:

1482825158