Governance, Human Rights, and Political Transformation in Africa
This edited volume examines the development and challenges of governance, democracy, and human rights in Africa. It analyzes the emerging challenges for strengthening good governance in the region and explores issues related to civil, political, economic,
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Governance, Human Rights, and Political Transformation in Africa
Michael Addaney · Michael Gyan Nyarko · Elsabé Boshoff Editors
Governance, Human Rights, and Political Transformation in Africa
Editors Michael Addaney Research Institute of Environmental Law Wuhan University Wuhan, China
Michael Gyan Nyarko Centre for Human Rights University of Pretoria Pretoria, South Africa
Elsabé Boshoff African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights Banjul, The Gambia
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Foreword
Good governance underpinned by the rule of law and respect for human rights is one of the imperatives for building sustainable societies. Good governance manifesting itself through participatory democracy and respect for fundamental rights is a central mechanism for sustainable human development in Africa. It creates an environment conducive for a multiparty democracy where everyone freely participates in the political, social and economic affairs of their country, and thereby contributes to building inclusive societies. While governance is getting better in Africa, key challenges remain. Most of the authors in this book appear to agree with this assertion. The general observation is that, although there are improvements in governance and human rights protection across the continent, progress remains fragile. In many African countries, law enforcement and other security agencies violate the rights of people with
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