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Protecting Minority Rights in African Countries a constitutional political economy approach

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: Cheltenham Edward Elgar Publishing 2018Description: xii, 351p. ; 25 cmISBN:
  • 9781786438607
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 342.608MBA
Summary: In this enlightening book, John Mukum Mbaku analyses the main challenges of constitutional design and the construction of governance institutions in Africa today. He argues that the central issues are: providing each country with a constitutional order that is capable of successfully managing sectarian conflict and enhancing peaceful coexistence; protecting the rights of citizens – including those of minorities; minimizing the monopolization of political space by the majority (to the detriment of minorities); and, effectively preventing government impunity.
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 297-338) and index.

In this enlightening book, John Mukum Mbaku analyses the main challenges of constitutional design and the construction of governance institutions in Africa today. He argues that the central issues are: providing each country with a constitutional order that is capable of successfully managing sectarian conflict and enhancing peaceful coexistence; protecting the rights of citizens – including those of minorities; minimizing the monopolization of political space by the majority (to the detriment of minorities); and, effectively preventing government impunity.

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