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Democracy and Political Instability

The document discusses the concept of democracy in Africa, emphasizing its role in promoting good governance, human development, and political stability. It highlights the challenges of political instability, including corruption, poverty, and conflicts, which undermine democratic processes. The conclusion stresses the importance of adhering to democratic principles to address these issues and improve governance in African nations.

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Democracy and Political Instability

The document discusses the concept of democracy in Africa, emphasizing its role in promoting good governance, human development, and political stability. It highlights the challenges of political instability, including corruption, poverty, and conflicts, which undermine democratic processes. The conclusion stresses the importance of adhering to democratic principles to address these issues and improve governance in African nations.

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Peacebuilding

in Africa

DEMOCRACY AND POLITICAL


I N S TA B I L I T Y
DEMOCRA
Defined as ‘rule by the
CY people’.

system of governance in
which power resides with
the people

Emphasizes importance
on good governance
KEY NOTES Free election

ABOUT
DEOMOCRA Transparency
CY
Accountability

Protection of rights

Idea: Democracy should foster human


development, political stability and eco growth
Modernisation theory-
Marion Levy, Max Webber

• Advocates for democracy, transparency


and accountability of development
• Emphasis on: Free markets, Foreign
Investment and aid for democratic nations
• Criticism: Ethnocentric, Biased against
non-Western cultures
Political Instability

a state of uncertainty and unpredictability within a country's


political framework.
Key influences: Leadership problems, resistance to democratic
transitions, Election violence and civil unrest and manipulation of
state institutions

Examples : Uganda, Kenya(1999), Sudan(2010)


Consequenc
es of
political
instability
Consequences of political instability

01 02 03 04
Corruption: Poverty: High Military Conflicts: Intra-
Undermines levels of poverty Incurssions: and inter-state
democracy, hinder Frequent coups conflicts disrupt
erodes trust and integration and destabilize peace and
hampers progress governance and development
development deter
investments
Consequences of political instability

HIV/AIDS Epidemic: Environmental


Reduces life Degradation: Impacts
expectancy and eco agriculture and
growth productivity

Poor democratic
Terrorism: Threatens governance leads to
security and eco lack of accountability
stability and manipulation of
power
Conclusion

Democracy is essential for addressing


political instability and
underdevelopment

Must adhere to principles of:


transparency, fairness, justice, rule of
law, freedom of speech and
accountability
Takeaway
What does democracy mean in an African
questions context and how does it differ from western
models?
What are the main obstacles to practicing
true democracy in African countries?

How can African leaders be held accountable


to their citizens under democratic systems?
What role does traditional leadership and
governance play in modern African
democracies?
What does a successful democratic system
look like for Africa in the 21st century?

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