Is democracy delivering development in Africa?

New research shows how Africa’s democracies need regular and fair elections to enhance economic growth.

Date: 2016-10-26

Time: 10:30 to 12:30

Venue: Radisson Blu Hotel, Kirkos Subcity, Kebele, Addis Ababa

RSVP: Mariamawit Wole Phone: +251 11 515 6320 Email: [email protected]

The number of democracies in Africa has increased and the level of democracy has improved over time. So why is democracy not delivering its development potential in Africa?

A new African Futures research paper provides answers by exploring the prospects for democracy and development in Africa. Findings point to the nature of governing elites, the quality of electoral democracy and the impact of patronage. Long-term forecasts confirm that democracy does matter for growth and development; but not just any democracy. What Africa needs most are regular, fair and competitive elections.

The paper will be launched at the seminar and copies will be available for distribution.

Chair: Ambassador Alfred Dube, Office Director, ISS Addis Ababa

Speakers:

Dr Jakkie Cilliers, Head, African Futures and Innovation, ISS

Dr George Mukundi Wachira, Head, African Governance Architecture Secretariat, African Union Commission