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National Democratic Reforms in Africa

National Democratic Reforms in Africa

Said Adejumobi

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Springer Nature B.V.
Año de edición:
2017
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Política y gobierno
ISBN:
9781349567379
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From putative ’success stories’ such as Ghana and Rwanda to failed efforts in Zimbabwe and other countries, this volume brings together seven incisive case studies from diverse contexts including post-war Sierra Leone, Uganda, and the new nation of South Sudan to distil insights into the troubled progress of reform across the African continent.

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