LIBERAL DEMOCRACY: AN AFRICAN PERSPECTIVE
Journal Title: Academic Research International - Year 2012, Vol 2, Issue 3
Abstract
This paper explores the concept of liberal democracy from an African perspective and contends that although liberal democracy appears to have produced positive socio-economic and political development, in Africa the theory is still received with mixed reactions since a lot of countries remain stagnate in terms of development. The article also charges that most of the African leaders have stifled all efforts of democratization and development because of their greed which compromises the welfare of the civil society. The essay finally argues that in order for democracy and development to become a reality in Africa, the elites should stop manipulating the state resources for their benefit but rather focus on service delivery as well as the empowerment of both genders. The African electorates should rebuke patronage politics, and explore new avenues that could bring about sound socio-economic and political changes.
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Agreement Lathi Jotia
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