- ISBN: 9781920409159 | 1920409157
- Cover: Paperback
- Copyright: 1/5/2010
"Testing Democracy: Which Way is South Africa Going?" is an assessment by democracy institute Idasa of the state of democracy in South Africa today. It draws on idasa's Democracy Index - a unique barometer of 100 questions that measure progress in socio-economic delivery and the realization of the political rights of citizens.
The book also interrogates the relationship between democracy and development and how underdevelopment prevents citizens from participating in democracy. Section One is a collection of experts' writing on key issues such as the single-party state; development policy; poverty inequality and growth; the institutions of governance; the public service; and the role of civil society.
The third in Idasa's Democracy Index series, this book argues that democracy needs economic development along with an embedded system of institutions, supported by active citizens and a vibrant political culture.
This book is a must read for all those wrestling with the challenges of consolidating democracy in Africa South Africans have been granted a second chance to strengthen the foundations and practice of our democracy. These are lessons learnt from underestimating the challenges of the practice of rights and responsibilities of citizens of a constitutional democracy: Mampheia Rampheie Transformation Specialist.
"Testing Democracy: Which Way is South Africa Going?" is at once both a test of democracy and a testament to it. This book can guide openness and enquiry in our society, assist in identifying the deficiencies in our democracy and provide signposts to a sustainble democratic and developmental future. Ebraham Fakin, Manager Governance Institutions and Processes Department Electoral Institute of Southern Africa.
The book also interrogates the relationship between democracy and development and how underdevelopment prevents citizens from participating in democracy. Section One is a collection of experts' writing on key issues such as the single-party state; development policy; poverty inequality and growth; the institutions of governance; the public service; and the role of civil society.
The third in Idasa's Democracy Index series, this book argues that democracy needs economic development along with an embedded system of institutions, supported by active citizens and a vibrant political culture.
This book is a must read for all those wrestling with the challenges of consolidating democracy in Africa South Africans have been granted a second chance to strengthen the foundations and practice of our democracy. These are lessons learnt from underestimating the challenges of the practice of rights and responsibilities of citizens of a constitutional democracy: Mampheia Rampheie Transformation Specialist.
"Testing Democracy: Which Way is South Africa Going?" is at once both a test of democracy and a testament to it. This book can guide openness and enquiry in our society, assist in identifying the deficiencies in our democracy and provide signposts to a sustainble democratic and developmental future. Ebraham Fakin, Manager Governance Institutions and Processes Department Electoral Institute of Southern Africa.
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