Routledge Handbook of Democratization in Africa (original) (raw)

The Routledge Handbook of Democratization in Africa explores the complex relationship between power-sharing agreements and democratization in the context of post-conflict African states. It critically examines how power-sharing, often seen as a means to end conflicts, may not necessarily lead to democratic governance, highlighting the unintended consequences and the need for deeper research on the long-term effects of these agreements. The work calls for a nuanced understanding of institutional dynamics and their interactions with societal factors in shaping political outcomes in diverse African contexts.