Political Transition and Inclusive Development in Malawi: The Democratic Dividend

ISBN-13: 9780815359289 / Angielski / Miękka / 2017 / 206 str.

Opis

This book critically analyses opportunities and constraints related to the impact of democracy on development in one of the world’s poorest countries. The contributors to this volume include some of the most influential voices on democracy and development in Malawi, including academics, practitioners, media commentators and activists. It explores how, and to what extent, processes related to democratic and economic governance can be strengthened in order to make political and administrative authorities more responsive to the development needs of Africa.

Spis treści

1. Introduction  Part I: Democratisation and Political Culture  2. Progress or Stagnation? 20 years of Democracy  3. Political Parties, Political Settlement and Development  4. The Judicialisation and Informalisation of Politics: Implications for Inclusive Development  Part II: Governance and Policy Implementation  5. Politics and the Public Service  6. The Political Economy of Fiscal Decentralisation: Implications for Local Governance and Public Service Delivery  7. Searching for a Holy Grail? The Nexus between Agriculture and Youth Unemployment  Part III: Activism, Aid and Accountability  8. Against All Odds: Parliamentary Oversight over a Dominant Executive  9. The Impact of Emerging Donors on Development and Poverty Reduction  10. Women, Media and Culture in Democratic Malawi  11. Major Conclusions

O autorze

Dan Banik is Professor of political science and Research Director at the Centre for Development and the Environment, University of Oslo, Norway. He is also a Consulting Scholar at the Center for Democracy, Development and the Rule of Law at Stanford University, USA.

Blessings Chinsinga is Professor at the Department of Political and Administrative Studies at Chancellor College, University of Malawi, Malawi. He is also Deputy Director of the University of Malawi’s Centre for Social Research.