Research programme
Constellations of Governance
In Africa, governance has remained deeply problematic despite the economic dynamism and growth seen in various countries over the last few decades.
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- Jan Abbink
Understanding politics in Africa involves studying the complex constellations of governance and uncovering the (local and global) powers behind ‘governance-in-action’. The focus of this research programme is on participatory reassessments of Africa’s own post-independence histories, the relevance of classical periodization (the ‘colonial’ and ‘post-colonial’ eras), current aspirations for governance and politics among the various actors (state, business, political and religious groups and individuals) and issues related to security and the rule of law.
Read more about Constellations of Governance at the ASCL website.