Political Accountability In Botswana’s Liberal Democracy: A Critical Appraisal
Journal Title: Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 17
Abstract
Botswana has been regarded as a frontrunner in democratic practice and good governance, yet accountability, which is one of the cornerstones of a liberal democracy, is in a deficit. While on one hand Batswana express popular preference for accountability and demand leaders to account, on the other hand there is a short supply of accountability from elected officials and parliament. This state of affairs is at odds with modern democratic practice and is clearly indicative of an accountability deficit for a country that is considered the oldest democracy on the continent. The article argues that elected leaders and parliament should be accountable in order to enhance the quality of Botswana’s democracy.
Authors and Affiliations
Batlang Seabo, Mogopodi Lekorwe, Kabelo Moseki
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- DOI 10.14738/assrj.417.3619.
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