From Non-interference to Good Governance: Shifting Perspectives on Development Africa (original) (raw)

This paper 1 introduces the contextual linkages between the good governance agenda and Africa’s development strategies, especially the newly defined role of civil society actors in Africa’s governance. The paper illustrates the institutionalisation of this ideal using the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM). This suggests a shift away from the ‘non-interference’ approach of African leaders towards a more proactive approach to governance. Furthermore, while the role of civil society is emphasised for its potential to bring about the kind of participatory and collaborative governance and development processes desired in Africa, there is not yet sufficient empirical evidence that this brings about sustainable development. A B O U T T H E A U T H O R Dr Mouzayian Khalil-Babatunde is an independent researcher on the African Peer Review Mechanism and governance and development issues in Africa, with particular interest in regional and sub-regional institutions. She is also a lecturer at ...