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This book provides a comprehensive analysis of the development and governance nexus in Africa's Great Lakes region.
The Great Lakes region continues to experience many challenges, yet much of the literature continues to focus on political governance, leaving behind the socio-economic aspects of the everyday lives of people in the region. This book seeks to bridge this gap in information, considering the social, economic, and cultural dynamics of the population as they inter-play with political discourse as key factors of sustainable development. Drawing on empirical cases and examples from Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, and Uganda, the book analyses each of the major governance and development issues in Great Lakes region of Africa, including region building and integration, social protection, inter-state relations, democracy and participation, and sustainability.
Written by an African scholar with over 20 years of experience of working with indigenous groups in over 34 African countries, this book will be an important read for students and scholars across the fields of international relations, political studies, sustainable development (social and economic), sociology, public policy and management and public administration.
About the author
Paul Mulindwa is a Research Associate at the University of Johannesburg, and Global Advocacy and Campaigns Officer – Africa Lead, for CIVICUS: World Alliance for Citizens Participation, Johannesburg, South Africa.
Summary
This book provides a comprehensive analysis of the development and governance nexus in Africa’s Great Lakes region. Drawing on empirical cases and examples from Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, and Uganda, the book analyses each of the major governance and development issues in Great Lakes region of Africa.
