The State, Democracy and Poverty Eradication in Africa

Africa’s record of governance and development since independence four decades ago is a mixed bag. Few countries in the continent boast a commendable record in terms of democratic governance and the socio-economic livelihood of ordinary people beyond mere economic growth. Most countries are experiencing a crisis of governance combined with a crisis of governance combined with a crisis of development. The combined effect of “mis-governance” and “mal-development” has exacerbated political instability and deepened the scourge of poverty. Policy efforts toward poverty eradication have not generated optimism that the continent will meet the Millennium Development Goals by the year 2015.

ISBN: 978-1-920095-78-9
Publisher: EISA
Edition: First
Year of Publication: 2008