Kelecha, Mebratu (2025) Towards non-adversarial democracy: rethinking elections and representation in Africa. International Journal of African Renaissance Studies. ISSN 1818-6874
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This article proposes a non-adversarial multiparty electoral system inspired by the indigenous Gada system in Ethiopia as a means of achieving a stable and sustainable democracy. The system emphasises cooperation, inclusivity, and consensus-building, incorporating elements of representative, deliberative, and participatory models. The article argues that this non-adversarial scheme can enhance the legitimacy of political institutions, facilitate effective policymaking, and lead to substantive policy outcomes that benefit citizens. By balancing the need for multiple parties with a non-adversarial political process, this model offers a viable alternative to current electoral systems and contributes to the discussion on the democratisation of Africa.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Additional Information: | © 2025 Informa UK Limited. |
| Divisions: | LSE |
| Subjects: | J Political Science |
| Date Deposited: | 01 Apr 2025 10:24 |
| Last Modified: | 01 Apr 2025 10:27 |
| URI: | http://eprints.lse.ac.uk/id/eprint/127773 |
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