Examining Human Rights Issues and the Democracy Project in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Theoretical Critique and Prospects for Progress in the Millennium [Hardcover]

Sub-Saharan Africa is experiencing an impressive measure of economic revivalism that is driven by both national and international forces at the beginning of the twenty-first century. That political and business leaders in the region are determined that development in this millennium will not mimic the slow pace of growth in the twentieth is a given. Undoubtedly, the rapid spread of information communications technology (ICT) and contemporary investments of China in the regions growth agenda bear this thesis out. This book, among other things, advances the theory that improving human rights practices and the democracy projecti.e. democratic consolidation in sub-Saharan Africa will create an enabling environment that is critical for stimulating the current inspiring development objectives.E. Ike Udogu is faculty fellow and professor of international, comparative, and African politics at Appalachian State University. He is the author of numerous articles and books including Liberating Namibia.

The book is well-crafted, easy to read, and a testament to the authors mastery of academic writing. . . .Udogu, overall, does a remarkable job in briefly summarizing the political history of Africa and not just of the states picked for close scrutiny. The book is commendable as an introductory reading to students of African politics. . . .In addition to being a good read in political history, the book successfully introduces the reader to common themes and problems confronting the modern African state. African Studies Quarterly

This book makes an invaluable contribution to both the academic literature and policy praxis by empirically arguing that the trilogy of human rights, the broader democracy project, and development are inextricably linked and that no one part can exist and function successfully without the other. Udogu illuminates this thesis by examining six case studies. George Klay Kieh Jr., University of West Georgia

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