Africa in the Twenty-First Century: The Promise of Development and Democratization

by Gashawbeza Bekele (Editor), Adebayo Oyebade (Editor), Funmi Adewumi (Contribution by), Phillip E. Agbebaku (Contribution by), Rotimi Ajayi (Contribution by)

Overview

This book interrogates contemporary debates, controversies, achievements, challenges, and future prospects of African development and democratization from varied theoretical perspectives. The diverse issues and sub-themes addressed in this volume include tenets of democracy such as democratization, democratic institutions, good governance, term limits, minority rights, and women’s political participation; and dynamics of development such as economic growth, liberalization, development strategies and models, Millennium Development Goals, uneven regional development, sustainable development challenges, transport development and management, and health and development. Featuring established and emerging scholars, this book is a vital resource for scholars, policy makers, and students interested in African politics and development.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781498564526
Publisher:	Lexington Books
Publication date:	12/04/2018
Series:	African Governance, Development, and Leadership
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	238
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

Gashawbeza W. Bekele is associate professor of geography in the Department of History, Political Science, Geography, and Africana Studies at Tennessee State University.

Adebayo Oyebade is professor of history, and Chair of the Department of History, Political Science, Geography, and Africana Studies at Tennessee State University.

Table of Contents

Part 1: Governance, Democracy, And Development

Chapter 1: African Development and Democratization Trajectories by Gashawbeza W. Bekele and Adebayo Oyebade

Chapter 2: The Political Ecology of Sustainable Development in Africa by Tadesse Kidane-Mariam

Chapter 3: Revisiting the Promise of Democracy and Development in Africa by Phillip E. Agbebaku, William E. Odion, and Mohammed Itakpe

Chapter 4: Beyond the Millennium Development Goals: Localizing the Development Agenda in Nigeria by Funmi Adewumi

Chapter 5: Fallacy of Development in Africa by Sunday Layi Oladipupo

Chapter 6: Political Economy of Postcolonial Rail Transportation Development, Management, and Privatization in Africa South of the Sahara by Tokunbo A. Ayoola

Part 2: Democratization, Democratic Institutions, and Uneven Regional Development

Chapter 7: The Legislature and Tenure Elongation in African Presidential Democracies by Joseph Yinka Fashagba and Rotimi Ajayi

Chapter 8: The African Diaspora and the Quest for Democracy in Africa: Revisiting the June 12 1993 Presidential Election in Nigeria by Udida A. Undiyaundeye

Chapter 9: Bill of Rights for Africa: Uneven Regional Development and Indigenous Peoples Protests by R.T. Akinyele

Part 3: Gender Relations, Healthcare, and Development

Chapter 10: Vanishing or Emerging Voices? Nigerian Women and Political Participation by Ngozi U. Emeka-Nwobia

Chapter 11: Women, Conflict, and Nigeria’s Sustainable Development Agenda by Adaora Osondu-Oti

Chapter 12: Gabon’s Giant Step in Healthcare by Biale Zua

Editorial Reviews

Africa in the Twenty-First Century presents compelling new insights on the important, yet sometimes overlooked, symbiotic relationships which must exist between political development processes and the creation of effective political institutions in Africa, with increased investments in economic development and the implementation of critical sustainable development initiatives to enhance prospects for long term survival on the continent. This book is a must-read for scholars, practitioners, students, public policy analysts, and members of the public at large.

Bessie House-Soremekun

Africa in the Twenty-First Century is a cleverly edited book that brings together disparate but nuanced perspectives to the understanding of Africa’s economic and political development. It is indeed an invaluable addition to a better understanding of the workings of the African society, issues, and institutions.

Sabella O. Abidde

The authors offer a remarkably comprehensive overview of 21st Century African democratization and development practices. Drawing on noted regional experts, Africa in the 21st Century presents an insightful assessment of the contemporary development climate and rapidly changing democratic culture across the continent. Written in a simple, yet thought-provoking style, this book is a must read for emerging African development scholars and practitioners.

Francis Koti

Africa in the Twenty-First Century is a cleverly edited book that brings together disparate but nuanced perspectives to the understanding of Africa’s economic and political development. It is indeed an invaluable addition to a better understanding of the workings of the African society, issues, and institutions.

Sabella Abidde