Internet shutdowns in Africa threaten democracy and development: ShutterstockIt’s broadly accepted that there’s a close relationship between development and access to information. One of the first economists to make the link was Amartya Sen, who won the Nobel Prize in 1998 for his contributions to welfare economics. Increasingly over the past two … [Read more...] about Internet shutdowns in Africa threaten democracy and development | The Conversation
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The ANC insists it’s still a political vanguard: this is what ails democracy in South Africa | The Conversation
The ANC insists it's still a political vanguard: this is what ails democracy in South Africa: The post-apartheid system of participatory democracy is generally considered to have failed. EPA-EFE/Yeshiel PanchiaA common claim of the governing African National Congress (ANC) in South Africa is its commitment to participatory democracy: the involvement of citizens in decisions … [Read more...] about The ANC insists it’s still a political vanguard: this is what ails democracy in South Africa | The Conversation
What Ramaphosa’s COVID-19 decisions say about South Africa’s democracy | The Conversation
What Ramaphosa's COVID-19 decisions say about South Africa's democracy: South African president Cyril Ramaphosa. GCISEarly this year, South African president Cyril Ramaphosa put forward the idea of a “social compact” as a means to consult and build consensus for reviving the country’s ailing economy. He used the same principle to build broad consensus around the national state … [Read more...] about What Ramaphosa’s COVID-19 decisions say about South Africa’s democracy | The Conversation
Abiy put Ethiopia on the road to democracy: but major obstacles still stand in the way | The Conversation
Abiy put Ethiopia on the road to democracy: but major obstacles still stand in the way: Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed speaking during a press conference on general elections in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Minasse Wondimu Hailu/Anadolu Agency via Getty ImagesIt’s two years since a surprise leadership change took place in Ethiopia. Introducing himself with a historic speech to the … [Read more...] about Abiy put Ethiopia on the road to democracy: but major obstacles still stand in the way | The Conversation
Will bold landmark election ruling improve Malawian democracy? | The Conversation
Will bold landmark election ruling improve Malawian democracy?: Peter Mutharika during his inauguration as the President of Malawi last May. A court has annnulled his election. Amos Gumulira/AFP via Getty ImagesThe Constitutional Court in Lilongwe, Malawi, recently delivered its anxiously anticipated ruling in the much covered presidential election case. The atmosphere was … [Read more...] about Will bold landmark election ruling improve Malawian democracy? | The Conversation
