Mitigating the failings of electoral democracy in Africa through parallel community governance systems
In this policy brief, former Southern Voices Network for Peacebuilding scholar Fritz Nganje explores the shortcomings of democracy Africa and provides his recommendations for a path forward through the embrace of parallel community governance systems.
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Researcher, Institute for Global Dialogue, South Africa
Africa Program
The Africa Program works to address the most critical issues facing Africa and US-Africa relations, build mutually beneficial US-Africa relations, and enhance knowledge and understanding about Africa in the United States. The Program achieves its mission through in-depth research and analyses, public discussion, working groups, and briefings that bring together policymakers, practitioners, and subject matter experts to analyze and offer practical options for tackling key challenges in Africa and in US-Africa relations. Read more
