Contemporary Governance Challenges in the Horn of Africa
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Contemporary Governance Challenges in the Horn of Africa

  1. 292 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
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eBook - ePub

Contemporary Governance Challenges in the Horn of Africa

About this book

This book argues that a leading cause of the political instability in the Horn of Africa is a crisis of governance, caused by extreme centralization of power, weak institutions, and the failure to institutionalise the responsible use of authority.

In recent years, many attempts have been made to resolve the ongoing conflicts in Somalia and South Sudan, but problems remain, and in 2019 the instability spread to Ethiopia. This book critically examines how many of the governance problems in the region can be addressed through institutional design. The central argument is that an inclusive system of governance through federalism, devolution, and inclusive political institutions as well as ensuring the institutionalization of power through strengthening the rule of law has the potential to make governments more accountable, inclusive, and be able to deliver critical services. Such systems ensure relative stability and peace and reduce the risks of state fragmentation – a major concern in the region.

Demonstrating that the threats of further fragmentation and conflict due to the crisis of governance are likely to continue unless serious steps are taken to deal with the situation, the book will be an important read for researchers and policy makers with an interest in peacemaking, politics, constitutional law, and federalism in the region.

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Yes, you can access Contemporary Governance Challenges in the Horn of Africa by Charles Manga Fombad, Assefa Fiseha, Nico Steytler, Charles Manga Fombad,Assefa Fiseha,Nico Steytler in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Politics & International Relations & Public Law. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half-Title
  3. Series
  4. Title
  5. Copyright
  6. Contents
  7. List of tables
  8. Acknowledgement
  9. List of contributors
  10. 1 Introduction
  11. 2 The state of governance in Africa
  12. 3 Federal systems of governance in Africa: Patterns and pitfalls
  13. 4 Federalism, devolution, and territorially-based cleavages in Africa: Does institutional design matter?
  14. 5 Regional organisations in the Horn of Africa: From state-centred to people-centred integration?
  15. 6 Kenya’s ethno-politics and devolved governance: The complexities and dilemmas of diversity and inclusion
  16. 7 South Sudan: Devolution by presidential decree versus constitutional federalism
  17. 8 Federalism in Somalia: Derailed or on track?
  18. 9 Lessons in fiscal federalism for Somalia: Building fiscal sustainability and national cohesion
  19. 10 Constitutional adjudication and constitutional governance in the Horn: Ethiopia, Somalia, and South Sudan
  20. Index