Life at the I-House
Thursday, April 26, 2007
Democracy in Africa
This week in Global Hour we will take a look at our thoughts on democracy in Africa. News about the recent elections in Nigeria and Zimbabwe has captured headlines regarding questionable elections.
Some Points and Questions to Ponder:
1. In 1975 Freedom House listed 25 African nations as "not free." In 2006 they listed only 14.
2. The Afrobarometer survey lists 6 in 10 Africans as preferring democracy but in 2006 satisfaction with democracy dipped to 45% from 58% in 2001.
3. More and more African nations are experiencing peaceful transitions after elections.
4. What institutions (free press, free speech, independent judiciary, etc.) do you believe are necessary for democracy to flourish?
5. Can we learn something about the establishment of democracy in Iraq and Afghanistan from what we witness in Africa?
Some Points and Questions to Ponder:
1. In 1975 Freedom House listed 25 African nations as "not free." In 2006 they listed only 14.
2. The Afrobarometer survey lists 6 in 10 Africans as preferring democracy but in 2006 satisfaction with democracy dipped to 45% from 58% in 2001.
3. More and more African nations are experiencing peaceful transitions after elections.
4. What institutions (free press, free speech, independent judiciary, etc.) do you believe are necessary for democracy to flourish?
5. Can we learn something about the establishment of democracy in Iraq and Afghanistan from what we witness in Africa?
Labels: Africa, Global Hour
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