Good
Governance and Wider Civil Society Participation in Eastern and Southern
Africa
Objectives
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To
enhance the role of the social science disciplines in the evolving
patterns and trends of democratic governance and economic management in
the region;
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To
enhance the contribution of universities and research institutions
towards the evolution of good governance in the region;
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To
suggest ways and means of minimizing the political, economic and social
costs of transition from one-party and authoritarian regime types to
democratic, open and transparent governance; and
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To
explore new approaches for promoting accountability and responsiveness
of government administration to the people.
Project
Period
1999-2001.
Current
Status
Completed.
Countries
Covered
Botswana,
Ethiopia, Lesotho, Sudan, Uganda, and Zimbabwe.
Outputs
The
following 24 research works were presented at a conference on this topic.
Botswana
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“Media and Good Governance in Botswana”,
by Francis B. Nyamnjoh.
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“Democratic Governance and Economic Management in Botswana“, by Gervase
S. Maipose.
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“Good Governance and Social Welfare in Botswana“,
by Apollo.T. Rwomire.
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“The Challenges of Consolidating Good Governance and Plural Politics“,
by Onalenna
D. Selolwane.
Ethiopia
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“Decentralisation and Good Governance: The Ethiopian Experience“,
Kassahun Berhanu.
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“The Contribution of the Civil Service to Good Governance in Ethiopia:
Challenges and Prospects“,
by Mehert Ayenew and Paulos Chanie.
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“Civil Society and Good Governance in Ethiopia“,
by Asnake Kefale and Dejene Aredo.
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“Indigenous Institutions and Good Governance in Ethiopia“,
by Dejene Aredo and Yigremew Adal.
Lesotho
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“State of the Art in Social Science at National University of Lesotho in
Promoting Good Governance and Wider Civil Society Participation“,
by Gwendoline M. Malahleha.
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“The National University of Lesotho Staff Contribution to the Promotion of
Good Governance and Civil Society through Community Service“,
by Matora Ntimo-Makara.
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“Conceptualisation and Perceptions of the Teaching and Research Staff at
the National University of Lesotho about Their Role in Promoting Good
Governance and Wider Civil Society Participation“,
by Itumeleng Kimane.
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“Academia and the Promotion of Good Governance in Lesotho: The Role of
Research at the National University of Lesotho, 1999-2000“,
by Tšoeu Petlane.
Sudan
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“Crisis, Politics and Governance in the Sudan“,
by Atta El Battahni.
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“Governance and Development in the Sudan: Reality and Prospects“,
by Ahmed M. Malik Abusin.
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“Governance and Rural Development in the Sudan“, by Mustafa Babiker.
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“Governance and Civil Society: A Gender Perspective“, by Samia El
Nagar.
Uganda
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“Interest Groups in the Democratisation Process of Uganda: The Challenges
of Religious Organisation 1962-2000“,
by Kulumba Mohammed.
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“Governance and the Democratisation Process in Uganda under National
Resistance Movement ( NRM) 1986-2000“,
by Geoffrey B. Tukahebwa.
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“Movementocracy Experiment with Special Reference to the Great Lakes
Region, 1986-2000“,
by Aaron K. Mukwaya.
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“Civil Culture and Transition to Democracy in Uganda“, by
Emansuseto F. Byarugaba.
Zimbabwe
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“State-Civil Relations and Economic Management: The Contribution of the
Institute of Development Studies, University of Zimbabwe“,
by Donald P. Chimanikire.
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“Political Science and Policy Studies and Their Civic Responsibilities
with Special Reference to Zimbabwe and Southern Africa“,
by Eldred V. Masunungure.
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“The Role of the Department of Economics and Sociology in Promoting
Democratic Governance and Civil Society in Zimbabwe“,
by Bertha N. Chiroro.
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“A Critical Analysis of the Role of Impact of the Legal Discipline in
Promoting Civil Society Participation in Governance in Zimbabwe“,
by Amy S. Tsanga.
Contact
Person
Mrs. Rahel Mesfin
Program
Officers
P.O.
Box 31971
Addis
Ababa, Ethiopia
Tel: 251-1-239484
Fax: 251-1-223921
E-mail: ossrea@ethionet.et
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