Traditional authorities in Africa [[electronic resource] ] : resurgence in an era of democratisation / / Janine Ubink

• Autore: Ubink Janine M. <1976->
• Pubblicazione: [Amsterdam], : Leiden University Press, 2008
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (39 pages)
• Disciplina: 306.2096
• Soggetto topico: Chiefdoms - Africa; Tribal government - Africa
• Soggetto geografico: Africa Politics and government 1960-
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references (p. [33]-38).
• Nota di contenuto: Outline -- 1. What are Traditional Authorities -- 2. The Changing Attitude of African Governments -- 3. Explaining the Renewed Interest in Traditional Authorities -- 4. The Current Position of Traditional Authorities -- 5. Traditional Governance in an Era of Democratisation.
• Sommario/riassunto: Traditional authority is a distinguishing feature in the landscape of contemporary Africa. It remains important in organising the life of the people at the local level despite modern state structures. And since the 1990's, African governments, international institutions and donor organisations have shown a renewed interest in it. As a result, a large number of African countries have enhanced or formalised the position of their chiefs. At the same time, however, this resurgence of traditional authority coincides with the wave of democratisation across sub- Saharan Africa, and many question the desirability and legitimacy of traditional authority in modern forms of governance.
• Titolo autorizzato: Traditional authorities in Africa
• ISBN: 1-281-98833-2; 9786611988333; 90-485-0658-1
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910162058103321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II
• Serie: Law, governance, and development. . -Research.