African Economic Review

Advancing Scholarship Across the Continent

Vol. 2001 No. 1 (2001)

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The Historical Foundations of Governance Challenges in Senegal,

Modou Sow, Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa (CODESRIA), Dakar Samba Faye, Institut Pasteur de Dakar Amadou Diallo, Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa (CODESRIA), Dakar Mariama Gueye, Institut Pasteur de Dakar
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18735869
Published: February 12, 2001

Abstract

This paper examines historical factors that have shaped governance challenges in Senegal over a decade. Historical analysis of governmental records, legal documents, and scholarly literature is employed to trace the roots of current governance challenges in Senegal during the specified timeframe. A notable finding is the significant influence of colonial-era administrative structures on present-day bureaucratic inefficiencies and corruption. The historical context reveals a complex interplay between colonial legacy, economic development, and political instability as primary drivers of governance challenges in Senegal. Policy recommendations include strengthening institutional reforms to address the structural issues stemming from colonial-era administrative foundations.

How to Cite

Modou Sow, Samba Faye, Amadou Diallo, Mariama Gueye (2001). The Historical Foundations of Governance Challenges in Senegal,. African Economic Review, Vol. 2001 No. 1 (2001). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18735869

Keywords

African geographyDecolonizationHistorical institutionalismLegal pluralismPolitical economyState formationWest Africa

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