======Democratic Governance and New Democracy in Africa: Agenda for the Future======
This report discusses the crisis of democracy in Africa and the need for a new democratic agenda.  \\ 
\\ 
(Generated with the help of GPT-4) \\ 
  

^  Quick Facts  ^^
|Report location:  |[[https://foresightfordevelopment.org/sobipro/download-file/46-222/54|source]]   |
|Language:  |English  |
|Authors:  |Archie Mafeje  |
|Geographic focus:  |Africa   |

=====Methods=====
The research method used in the report is a historical and analytical review of the political and economic developments in Africa, with a focus on the post-colonial period.  \\ 
\\ 
(Generated with the help of GPT-4) \\

=====Key Insights=====
The report by Archie Mafeje examines the historical and contemporary challenges to democracy in Africa, including the legacy of colonialism, the failure of post-independence governments, and the influence of external forces like the World Bank. It critiques the neo-colonial state for its inability to deliver democracy or social equity and proposes a new democracy that emphasizes people's sovereignty, social justice, and equitable access to resources. The report also addresses the concepts of democratic governance and social democracy, advocating for a democratic developmental state that can lead to genuine self-reliance and resist the pressures of globalization.  \\ 
\\ 
(Generated with the help of GPT-4) \\ 


=====Additional Viewpoints=====
<!-- Insert instructions for additional viewpoints -->

<span #categories_box> Categories:  {{tag>Africa_geographic_scope}} |  {{tag>English_publication_language}} |  {{tag>africa}} |  {{tag>colonial_legacy}} |  {{tag>democracy}} |  {{tag>democracy_crisis}} |  {{tag>democratic}} |  {{tag>democratic_governance}} |  {{tag>economic_mismanagement}} |  {{tag>general}} |  {{tag>globalization}} |  {{tag>governance}} |  {{tag>military_coups}} |  {{tag>neo-colonial_state}} |  {{tag>post-independence_governance}} |  {{tag>social_democracy}} |  {{tag>structural_adjustment_programmes}}   </span>  


~~DISCUSSION~~