Contextualizing constitutionalism : multiparty democracy in the African political matrix / Gedion Timothewos Hessebon.
2017
KQC524 .H47 2017 (Mapit)
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Contextualizing constitutionalism : multiparty democracy in the African political matrix / Gedion Timothewos Hessebon.
Imprint
The Hague : Eleven International Publishing, [2017]
Copyright
©2017.
Description
xvi, 253 pages ; 24 cm
Formatted Contents Note
Preface
Introduction
The African political matrix as a challenge to multiparty democracy
Transforming the African political matrix : in search of constitutional solutions
Abuse of incumbency in Africa : case studies
Minimizing abuse of incumbency : contextualizing constitutionalism
Ethnic diversity and constitutionalism in Africa : case studies
Shades of accomodation and integration : approaches towards ethnic diversity in Africa
Contextualizing constitutionalism and constitutions 4.0
Conclusion.
Introduction
The African political matrix as a challenge to multiparty democracy
Transforming the African political matrix : in search of constitutional solutions
Abuse of incumbency in Africa : case studies
Minimizing abuse of incumbency : contextualizing constitutionalism
Ethnic diversity and constitutionalism in Africa : case studies
Shades of accomodation and integration : approaches towards ethnic diversity in Africa
Contextualizing constitutionalism and constitutions 4.0
Conclusion.
Summary
There are certain structural factors in the demographic composition, political economy and history of many African countries, which can establish a hostile political matrix to multi-party democracy. From this matrix emanates the prevalence of antagonistic relations and competition among ethnic groups as well as the problem of abuse of incumbency.0The main argument advanced in this book is that there is a need for contextualizing constitutionalism in order to respond to these problems and to optimize the chances of prosperous, enduring democracies in Africa. Contextualization of constitutionalism is the process through which the generic concept of constitutionalism can be adapted, expanded and effectively deployed to meet the specific criteria and needs of countries with different political environments from the regions where its concept was founded. This book applies a comparative case study of Ethiopia, Ghana, Nigeria and Kenya to demonstrate how such contextualization might work.0.
Note
There are certain structural factors in the demographic composition, political economy and history of many African countries, which can establish a hostile political matrix to multi-party democracy. From this matrix emanates the prevalence of antagonistic relations and competition among ethnic groups as well as the problem of abuse of incumbency.0The main argument advanced in this book is that there is a need for contextualizing constitutionalism in order to respond to these problems and to optimize the chances of prosperous, enduring democracies in Africa. Contextualization of constitutionalism is the process through which the generic concept of constitutionalism can be adapted, expanded and effectively deployed to meet the specific criteria and needs of countries with different political environments from the regions where its concept was founded. This book applies a comparative case study of Ethiopia, Ghana, Nigeria and Kenya to demonstrate how such contextualization might work.0.
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 203-253).
Location
STA
Call Number
KQC524 .H47 2017
Language
English
ISBN
946236771X
9789462367715
9789462747371
9789462367715
9789462747371
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