Contextualizing constitutionalism [electronic resource] : multiparty democracy in the African political matrix / Gedion Timothewas Hessebon.

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"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 grou...

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Main Author: Hessebon, Gedion Timothewas (Author)
Language:English
Published: The Hague, Netherlands : Eleven International Publishing, [2017]
Subjects:
Constitutional law > Africa, Sub-Saharan.
Democracy > Africa, Sub-Saharan.
Political parties > Africa, Sub-Saharan.
Africa, Sub-Saharan. > Politics and government.
Online Access:
eBook Academic Collection (EBSCOhost) – North America: 2017 (EBSCO)
Format: Electronic eBook
Contents:
  • 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.