This study argues that the Colombian paradox between formal democracy and endemic political violence is a direct result of the narrow polity established by elite pacts. Through an analysis of the Colombian situation and ...

Citizens of countries with a corrupt political leadership are trapped in a situation, typically characterized by increasing income differences, human rights violations, dysfunctional democracy, limited press freedom, weak ...

This study focuses on democratisation and democracy assistance in the developing world. It provides an overview of the democratisation processes that have swept across the developing world since the 1980s and explores some ...

This article explores Hasan al-Turabi’s conception of democracy with particular focus on the role and rights of non-Muslims. This is done through a qualitative analysis of his writings as well as semi-structured ...

Chr. Michelsen Institute is an independent research institute that was established in 1930. By the early 1960s, its Department of Humanities focused on research and advisory work in developing countries. Against this ...

As infra-estruturas continuam a ser um dos focos principais da SADC, nos seus esforços de fazer progredir a cooperação regional na África Austral. O desenvolvimento de infra-estruturas em Angola é também uma prioridade ...

Tanzania’s inflation rate which averaged about 30% in the early 1990’s dropped to about 13% at the end of 1998. Using an error correction model (ECM), this paper estimates an inflation equation for Tanzania based on quarterly ...

Infrastructure has remained a main focus for SADC in its efforts to advance regional cooperation in Southern Africa. Development of Angola’s infrastructure is also a key priority for the Angolan government in the reconstruction ...

Vietnam has become a key target for donor REDD+ investments. It has been estimated that the forest and climate scheme could generate an annual income of between USD 80-100 million, roughly half of the country?s annual ...