Governance and Democracy in Africa

James S. Guseh is professor of political economy, law, and public administration at North Carolina Central University.Emmanuel O. Oritsejafor is professor of political science at North Carolina Central University- Durham.

• Chapter One: Governance and Democracy in Africa: Regional and Continental PerspectivesChapter Two: Concepts of Democratic GovernanceChapter Three: Democratic Governance in Africa: Trends and AssessmentChapter Four: Democracy and Economic Growth in Africa: Case Studies of South Africa and GhanaChapter Five: Government Size, Political Freedom and Economic Growth: The Case Study of NigeriaChapter Six: The African Growth and Opportunity Act and Economic Growth in AfricaChapter Seven: Democracy and Governance in Africa: The ContinentalAppendix AAppendix BAppendix CAppendix DAppendix EBibliographyAbout the Contributors

Overall, the book has immense contributions to the body of knowledge in the area. It has concisely presented the political economy of post-independence African countries. It is commendable in analyzing the “democracy-development” nexus and in pointing out the persisting development and governance challenges that African countries are embroiled in. Moreover, it appeals to further researches on the subject. . . very insightful contribution. . . It is recommendable to everyone having the curiosity about African governance systems.