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http://dx.doi.org/10.14400/JDC.2014.12.8.29

Democracy and its Impact on Economic Development in Sub-Saharan Africa  

Mudoh, Sanji Walters (Dept. of Lifelong Education, Graduate School, Hanseo University)
Lee, Chang Seek (Dept. of Child and Adolescent Welfare, Hanseo University)
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Journal of Digital Convergence / v.12, no.8, 2014 , pp. 29-34 More about this Journal
Abstract
This study aimed to clarify the relationship which exists between democracy and economic development within Sub-Saharan Africa. It strived to bring out a comprehensive analysis of the reasons why the pace of democratization is slow within this region and why until present date, there are just patches of real democracies there. The work also focuses on the reasons why despite democratic movements, economic growth rates have remained lagging behind average until of recent that, and some few countries have emerged to join the list of fastest growing economies in the world. The study further highlights the unique path of Sub-Saharan Africa democratization process should follow since it does not possess the various factors that favored the democratization processes of most developed countries. In order to obtain the objectives, previous studies and statistical data published by official institutes were analysed by using contents analysis methods. Lastly, it proceeds to explain the important role that democracy plays in inclusive economic growth.
Keywords
Democracy; Economic Development; Sub-Sahara; Africa;
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