Pan African Journal of Political Science and Governance (Governance focus in
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description: Pan African Journal of Political Science and Governance (Governance focus in is a peer‑reviewed scholarly journal published under the Pan‑African Research Journals (PARJ) platform, advancing African‑centred and global research.
language: en
publication name: Pan African Journal of Political Science and Governance (Governance focus in
items: Selective Accountability: Anti-Corruption Institutions and Political Weaponisation in African Hybrid Regimes
items: Captured Constitutionalism: Post-Conflict Constitution-Making Between Inclusive Legitimacy and Elite Control
items: Sovereignty Without Territory: Contested Statehood, International Recognition, and Diplomatic Strategy in Contemporary Africa — South Sudan, Somaliland, and Western Sahara Compared
items: Conflict Sensitive Journalism
items: Post-Conflict Reconstruction Finance
items: Drone Warfare and U.S. Counterterrorism in Africa
items: Reporting on Peace Processes
items: LGBTQ+ Rights and Political Contestation in Eastern Africa
items: Quad Diplomacy and Africa
items: Customary Law and the Formal Legal System
items: Service Delivery Failures and Political Trust at the Local Level
items: Women's Economic Empowerment and Political Participation
items: South Sudan at the United Nations
items: The Digital Divide and Political Information Access in Rural East Africa
items: Cultural Heritage Digitization Policies in West Africa
items: Digital Inclusion Policy in Rural African Communities
items: Precision Agriculture Solutions for Food Security in South African Dryland Regions
items: Water Conflict Mitigation Framework in the Nile Basin of Angola
items: Technological Access and Adoption Among Urban Informal Youth Workers in Lagos, Nigeria
items: The Evolution of African Philosophical Thought in Post-Colonial Egypt
items: Eco-Cities Model in Coastal Kenyan Towns
items: Gender-Sensitive Land Rights Documentation in Rural Zanzibar
items: Environmental Justice Movements in Resource-Rich Senegal
items: Ethical Dilemmas in AI Governance Amongst Tanzanian Communities in 2008 Context
items: Microfinance and Entrepreneurship Growth Among Female Entrepreneurs in Northern Ghana
items: Land Reform in East Africa
items: Compliance Rates in Ghanaian Retail Food Businesses

Selective Accountability: Anti-Corruption Institutions and Political Weaponisation in African Hybrid Regimes
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description: Anti-corruption commissions in hybrid regimes are examined as institutions designed to signal accountability while preserving factional control over enforcement in Uganda, Kenya, and South Sudan. The study asks how selective accountability structures political order in the contemporary era of donor-backed anti-corruption institutionalism, combining insights from institutional economics, anti-corruption theory, and hybrid regime scholarship. Drawing on comparative institutional analysis of anti-corruption bodies, prosecution record reviews, interviews with oversight actors, and process tracing of prominent cases, the analysis shows that the phenomenon is not best understood as a discrete policy failure or episodic crisis. Rather, it is reproduced through linked institutional and political mechanisms that reshape incentives, authority, and access to resources over time. Across the cases, the study traces how these mechanisms operate in practice, the variation they generate, and why reform agendas that overlook underlying political settlements rarely succeed. It offers both a conceptual synthesis and a grounded comparative interpretation of selective accountability in hybrid regimes. The study concludes that durable reform requires more than formal institutional design, demanding political bargaining and accountability strategies capable of reaching the effective sites of power.
subject: Articles
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subject: anti-corruption
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subject: hybrid regimes
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subject: selective accountability
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subject: Uganda
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subject: Kenya
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subject: South Sudan
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subject: institutional design
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creator: Associate Professor of Politics
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Pan African Journal of Political Science and Governance (Governance focus in
date: 2026-05-15
publication date: 2026-05-15
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.20200506

Selective Accountability: Anti-Corruption Institutions and Political Weaponisation in African Hybrid Regimes
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description: Anti-corruption commissions in hybrid regimes are examined as institutions designed to signal accountability while preserving factional control over enforcement in Uganda, Kenya, and South Sudan. The study asks how selective accountability structures political order in the contemporary era of donor-backed anti-corruption institutionalism, combining insights from institutional economics, anti-corruption theory, and hybrid regime scholarship. Drawing on comparative institutional analysis of anti-corruption bodies, prosecution record reviews, interviews with oversight actors, and process tracing of prominent cases, the analysis shows that the phenomenon is not best understood as a discrete policy failure or episodic crisis. Rather, it is reproduced through linked institutional and political mechanisms that reshape incentives, authority, and access to resources over time. Across the cases, the study traces how these mechanisms operate in practice, the variation they generate, and why reform agendas that overlook underlying political settlements rarely succeed. It offers both a conceptual synthesis and a grounded comparative interpretation of selective accountability in hybrid regimes. The study concludes that durable reform requires more than formal institutional design, demanding political bargaining and accountability strategies capable of reaching the effective sites of power.
subject: Articles
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subject: anti-corruption
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subject: hybrid regimes
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subject: selective accountability
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subject: Uganda
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subject: Kenya
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subject: South Sudan
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subject: institutional design
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creator: Abraham Kuol Nyuon
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Pan African Journal of Political Science and Governance (Governance focus in
date: 2026-04-16
publication date: 2026-04-16
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.19608152

Captured Constitutionalism: Post-Conflict Constitution-Making Between Inclusive Legitimacy and Elite Control
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description: Captured constitutionalism is advanced as an analytical lens for understanding how constitution-making processes can perform inclusion while simultaneously entrenching elite bargains. Rather than presenting a descriptive case study, the manuscript situates the politics of constitutional design in post-conflict transitions—between inclusive legitimacy and elite capture—within broader debates on African political order, state formation, and institutional design. Anchored in South Sudan, with comparative reference to Nepal and Myanmar, the study addresses three interrelated questions: how post-conflict constitutional processes that formally incorporate civil society and customary authorities nonetheless produce outcomes reflecting the preferences of armed elites and international mediators; how constitutional design choices—such as presidentialism versus parliamentarism, proportional representation, and federalism—relate to patterns of conflict recurrence in sub-Saharan Africa; and how external constitutional actors (including the UN, AU, IGAD, and bilateral donors) shape outcomes and with what degree of accountability to affected populations. Methodologically, the study combines comparative constitutional text analysis using the Comparative Constitutions Project, process tracing of South Sudan’s transitional constitutional moments (2005, 2011, 2015), interviews with constitutional commission members and civil society participants, and structured comparison with Nepal and Myanmar. The central analytical contribution lies not only in explaining the South Sudanese and comparative cases, but in clarifying the conditions under which formal constitutional language obscures deeper struggles over coercion, distribution, and recognition (Bell & Zulueta-Fulscher 2016; Brandt et al.
subject: Articles
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subject: Constitutional design
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subject: transitional constitutionalism
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subject: elite capture
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subject: post-conflict
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subject: presidentialism
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subject: South Sudan
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creator: Abraham Kuol Nyuon
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Pan African Journal of Political Science and Governance (Governance focus in
date: 2026-04-15
publication date: 2026-04-15
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.19589908

Sovereignty Without Territory: Contested Statehood, International Recognition, and Diplomatic Strategy in Contemporary Africa — South Sudan, Somaliland, and Western Sahara Compared
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description: The question of why some contested territorial units achieve full United Nations membership while others remain in permanent diplomatic limbo — despite comparable or superior empirical statehood credentials — is among the most consequential and theoretically under-resolved puzzles in contemporary international relations. This article develops a structured focused comparison of three African cases — South Sudan, Somaliland, and Western Sahara — across four analytical variables: empirical statehood indicators, patron-state alignment, regional organisation posture, and domestic governance legitimacy. Drawing on post-Westphalian sovereignty theory, constructivist norm emergence literature, and political settlements analysis, the article advances a dynamic recognition theory that treats international recognition not as a juridical determination triggered by legal criteria but as a strategic political process shaped by asymmetric power interactions, normative entrepreneurship, and elite bargaining at multiple governance levels. The comparative analysis reveals that patron-state alignment is the single most decisive variable in determining recognition outcomes, outweighing both empirical statehood performance and governance quality. Somaliland's paradox — strong governance, zero formal recognition — exposes the limits of liberal institutionalist assumptions embedded in standard democratisation-based recognition arguments. Western Sahara's trajectory demonstrates the self-reinforcing trap of deferred referenda: legal frameworks designed to resolve status questions instead institutionalise ambiguity. The article concludes with a typology of five diplomatic recognition strategies available to contested entities and draws implications for conflict resolution architecture in the Ho
subject: Articles
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subject: Contested statehood
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subject: international recognition
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subject: sovereignty
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subject: Somaliland
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subject: South Sudan
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subject: Western Sahara
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subject: uti possidetis
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subject: self-determination
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creator: Abraham Kuol Nyuon
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Pan African Journal of Political Science and Governance (Governance focus in
date: 2026-04-14
publication date: 2026-04-14
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.19564588

Conflict Sensitive Journalism
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description: This article examines Conflict Sensitive Journalism: Training, Practice, and Impact in South Sudan: Perspectives from Eastern Africa with a focused emphasis on South Sudan within the field of Political Science. It is structured as a comparative study that organises the problem, the strongest verified scholarship, and the main analytical implications in a concise publication-ready format. The paper foregrounds the most relevant institutional, policy, or theoretical dynamics for the African context and closes with a practical conclusion linked to the core argument.
subject: Articles
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subject: Conflict Sensitive Journalism
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subject: Sensitive Journalism Training
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subject: Journalism Training Practice
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subject: South Sudan Perspectives
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subject: Conflict Sensitive
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subject: Sensitive Journalism
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creator: Abraham Kuol Nyuon
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2026-02-03
publication date: 2026-02-03
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.19555369

Captured Constitutionalism: Post-Conflict Constitution-Making Between Inclusive Legitimacy and Elite Control
type: item
description: This article develops captured constitutionalism as an analytical lens for understanding how constitution-making processes perform inclusion while quietly entrenching elite bargains. Rather than treating the topic as a descriptive case note, the manuscript positions the politics of constitutional design in post-conflict transitions: between inclusive legitimacy and elite capture within wider debates on African political order, state formation, and institutional design. The paper is anchored in South Sudan, with comparative reference to Nepal and Myanmar, and it uses the topic brief's theoretical architecture to ask three linked questions: how do post-conflict constitutional processes that formally incorporate civil society and customary authorities in practice produce constitutions reflecting the preferences of armed elites and international mediators? What is the relationship between constitutional design choices presidentialism versus parliamentarism, proportionality, federalism and subsequent conflict recurrence rates in sub-Saharan Africa? How do external constitutional architects (UN, AU, IGAD, bilateral donors) shape post-conflict constitutional outcomes and with what accountability to affected populations? Methodologically, the article translates the proposed design into a publication-ready strategy built around comparative constitutional text analysis (comparative constitutions project); process tracing of south sudan's transitional constitutional processes (2005, 2011, 2015); interviews with constitutional commission members and civil society participants; comparison with nepal and myanmar.. It argues that the central analytical payoff lies not only in better explanation of the South Sudanese or regional cases, but in clarifying the conditions under which forma
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Constitutional design
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subject: transitional constitutionalism
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subject: elite capture
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subject: post-conflict
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subject: presidentialism
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subject: South Sudan
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creator: Abraham Kuol Nyuon
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 Pan African Journal of Political Science and Governance (Governance focus in
date: 2026-04-13
publication date: 2026-04-13
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.19550635

Post-Conflict Reconstruction Finance
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description: This article examines Post-Conflict Reconstruction Finance: World Bank, IMF, and the Political Economy of Conditionality with a focused emphasis on Lesotho within the field of Political Science. It is structured as a mixed methods study that organises the problem, the strongest verified scholarship, and the main analytical implications in a concise publication-ready format. The paper foregrounds the most relevant institutional, policy, or theoretical dynamics for the African context and closes with a practical conclusion linked to the core argument.
subject: Articles
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subject: Post-Conflict Reconstruction Finance
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subject: Reconstruction Finance World
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subject: Finance World Bank
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subject: World Bank IMF
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subject: Post-Conflict Reconstruction
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subject: Reconstruction Finance
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creator: Abraham Kuol Nyuon
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2026-06-28
publication date: 2026-06-28
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.19549570

Drone Warfare and U.S. Counterterrorism in Africa
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description: This article examines Drone Warfare and U.S. Counterterrorism in Africa: Effectiveness, Blowback, and Legal Controversy: International Norms, Local Realities with a focused emphasis on Rwanda within the field of Political Science. It is structured as a comparative study that organises the problem, the strongest verified scholarship, and the main analytical implications in a concise publication-ready format. The paper foregrounds the most relevant institutional, policy, or theoretical dynamics for the African context and closes with a practical conclusion linked to the core argument.
subject: Articles
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subject: U S Counterterrorism
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subject: Africa Effectiveness Blowback
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subject: Legal Controversy International
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subject: Controversy International Norms
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subject: International Norms Local
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subject: Norms Local Realities
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creator: Abraham Kuol Nyuon
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2024-12-21
publication date: 2024-12-21
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.19548620

Reporting on Peace Processes
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description: This article examines Reporting on Peace Processes: Media Roles and Responsibilities in Conflict Coverage: A South Sudan Case Study with a focused emphasis on South Sudan within the field of Political Science. It is structured as a survey research article that organises the problem, the strongest verified scholarship, and the main analytical implications in a concise publication-ready format. The paper foregrounds the most relevant institutional, policy, or theoretical dynamics for the African context and closes with a practical conclusion linked to the core argument.
subject: Articles
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subject: Peace Processes Media
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subject: Processes Media Roles
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subject: South Sudan Case
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subject: Sudan Case Study
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subject: Peace Processes
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subject: Processes Media
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creator: Abraham Kuol Nyuon
rights: Copyright (c) 2022 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2022-08-11
publication date: 2022-08-11
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.19546348

LGBTQ+ Rights and Political Contestation in Eastern Africa
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description: This article examines LGBTQ+ Rights and Political Contestation in Eastern Africa: Decolonial Reflections with a focused emphasis on Egypt within the field of Political Science. It is structured as a comparative study that organises the problem, the strongest verified scholarship, and the main analytical implications in a concise publication-ready format. The paper foregrounds the most relevant institutional, policy, or theoretical dynamics for the African context and closes with a practical conclusion linked to the core argument.
subject: Articles
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subject: Eastern Africa Decolonial
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subject: Africa Decolonial Reflections
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subject: LGBTQ Rights
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subject: Political Contestation
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subject: Eastern Africa
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subject: Africa Decolonial
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creator: Abraham Kuol Nyuon
rights: Copyright (c) 2023 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2023-12-19
publication date: 2023-12-19
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.19546282

Quad Diplomacy and Africa
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description: This article examines Quad Diplomacy and Africa: U.S., Japan, Australia, India, and the Contest for African Partnerships: Policy Implications for Fragile States with a focused emphasis on Senegal within the field of Political Science. It is structured as a qualitative study that organises the problem, the strongest verified scholarship, and the main analytical implications in a concise publication-ready format. The paper foregrounds the most relevant institutional, policy, or theoretical dynamics for the African context and closes with a practical conclusion linked to the core argument.
subject: Articles
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subject: Africa U S
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subject: U S Japan
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subject: S Japan Australia
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subject: Japan Australia India
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subject: African Partnerships Policy
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subject: Partnerships Policy Implications
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creator: Abraham Kuol Nyuon
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2026-02-04
publication date: 2026-02-04
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.19546099

Customary Law and the Formal Legal System
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description: This article examines Customary Law and the Formal Legal System: Complementarity, Conflict, and Reform in East Africa: Post-CPA and Beyond with a focused emphasis on Tanzania within the field of Political Science. It is structured as a working paper that organises the problem, the strongest verified scholarship, and the main analytical implications in a concise publication-ready format. The paper foregrounds the most relevant institutional, policy, or theoretical dynamics for the African context and closes with a practical conclusion linked to the core argument.
subject: Articles
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subject: Formal Legal System
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subject: Legal System Complementarity
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subject: System Complementarity Conflict
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subject: East Africa Post-CPA
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subject: Customary Law
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subject: Formal Legal
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creator: Abraham Kuol Nyuon
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2024-07-06
publication date: 2024-07-06
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.19545424

Service Delivery Failures and Political Trust at the Local Level
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description: This article examines Service Delivery Failures and Political Trust at the Local Level: An African Union Perspective with a focused emphasis on South Africa within the field of Political Science. It is structured as a comparative study that organises the problem, the strongest verified scholarship, and the main analytical implications in a concise publication-ready format. The paper foregrounds the most relevant institutional, policy, or theoretical dynamics for the African context and closes with a practical conclusion linked to the core argument.
subject: Articles
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subject: Service Delivery Failures
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subject: African Union Perspective
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subject: Service Delivery
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subject: Delivery Failures
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subject: Political Trust
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subject: Local Level
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creator: Abraham Kuol Nyuon
rights: Copyright (c) 2021 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2021-12-21
publication date: 2021-12-21
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.19545177

Women's Economic Empowerment and Political Participation
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description: This article examines Women's Economic Empowerment and Political Participation: Linkages and Synergies: The Role of Civil Society with a focused emphasis on Madagascar within the field of Political Science. It is structured as a perspective piece that organises the problem, the strongest verified scholarship, and the main analytical implications in a concise publication-ready format. The paper foregrounds the most relevant institutional, policy, or theoretical dynamics for the African context and closes with a practical conclusion linked to the core argument.
subject: Articles
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subject: Women s Economic
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subject: s Economic Empowerment
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subject: Political Participation Linkages
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subject: Women s
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subject: s Economic
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subject: Economic Empowerment
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creator: Abraham Kuol Nyuon
rights: Copyright (c) 2023 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2023-09-18
publication date: 2023-09-18
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.19545155

South Sudan at the United Nations
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description: This article examines South Sudan at the United Nations: Voting Patterns, Diplomatic Alignments, and Advocacy Capacity: Evidence from South Sudan with a focused emphasis on South Sudan within the field of Political Science. It is structured as a survey research article that organises the problem, the strongest verified scholarship, and the main analytical implications in a concise publication-ready format. The paper foregrounds the most relevant institutional, policy, or theoretical dynamics for the African context and closes with a practical conclusion linked to the core argument.
subject: Articles
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subject: United Nations Voting
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subject: Nations Voting Patterns
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subject: Voting Patterns Diplomatic
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subject: Patterns Diplomatic Alignments
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subject: Advocacy Capacity Evidence
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subject: South Sudan
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creator: Abraham Kuol Nyuon
rights: Copyright (c) 2026 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2026-12-14
publication date: 2026-12-14
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.19544817

Conflict Sensitive Journalism
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description: This article examines Conflict Sensitive Journalism: Training, Practice, and Impact in South Sudan: Perspectives from Eastern Africa with a focused emphasis on South Sudan within the field of Political Science. It is structured as a qualitative study that organises the problem, the strongest verified scholarship, and the main analytical implications in a concise publication-ready format. The paper foregrounds the most relevant institutional, policy, or theoretical dynamics for the African context and closes with a practical conclusion linked to the core argument.
subject: Articles
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subject: Conflict Sensitive Journalism
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subject: Sensitive Journalism Training
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subject: Journalism Training Practice
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subject: South Sudan Perspectives
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subject: Conflict Sensitive
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subject: Sensitive Journalism
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creator: Abraham Kuol Nyuon
rights: Copyright (c) 2023 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2023-09-03
publication date: 2023-09-03
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.19542050

The Digital Divide and Political Information Access in Rural East Africa
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description: This article examines The Digital Divide and Political Information Access in Rural East Africa with a focused emphasis on Niger within the field of Political Science. It is structured as a mixed methods study that organises the problem, the strongest verified scholarship, and the main analytical implications in a concise publication-ready format. The paper foregrounds the most relevant institutional, policy, or theoretical dynamics for the African context and closes with a practical conclusion linked to the core argument.
subject: Articles
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subject: Political Information Access
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subject: Rural East Africa
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subject: Digital Divide
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subject: Political Information
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subject: Information Access
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subject: Rural East
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creator: Abraham Kuol Nyuon
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2025-10-05
publication date: 2025-10-05
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.19528920

Cultural Heritage Digitization Policies in West Africa
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description: Cultural heritage in West Africa, particularly in Nigeria, faces significant challenges due to natural disasters and human activities such as looting and vandalism. An examination of existing policies, interviews with stakeholders, and a review of relevant literature to identify best practices and gaps. Digitization efforts are unevenly distributed across different regions of Nigeria, with urban areas showing higher adoption compared to rural zones. Current policies lack comprehensive coverage and uniformity in their application, leading to inconsistencies in the protection of cultural heritage sites. Implement a national digitization strategy that includes training for local authorities and the public, and establish partnerships between government agencies and non-profit organizations.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Sub-Saharan
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subject: Digital Preservation
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subject: Cultural Memory Studies
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subject: Heritage Management
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subject: GIS
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subject: Sustainable Development
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subject: Ethnography
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creator: Abdulrahman Musa
creator: Usman Adebisi
rights: Copyright (c) 2012 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2012-08-15
publication date: 2012-08-15
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.18963254

Digital Inclusion Policy in Rural African Communities
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description: Digital inclusion policies aim to bridge the digital divide by equipping underserved communities with access to technology and digital literacy skills. In rural African communities, this is particularly challenging given existing disparities in infrastructure and socio-economic conditions. A qualitative approach was employed to analyse policy documents, interviews with stakeholders, and case studies of successful projects in selected rural areas. The analysis aimed at understanding policy implementation and impact from a governance perspective. The findings indicate that while Egypt has made progress in improving internet access through public-private partnerships, the penetration rate remains low among rural populations, particularly in remote regions where service delivery is challenging. Despite initial successes, ongoing challenges include inadequate funding for maintenance and expansion of digital infrastructure, as well as limited community engagement mechanisms. To enhance policy effectiveness, it is recommended that Egypt should allocate more resources towards infrastructure development, increase public-private cooperation, and strengthen community involvement in project planning and execution.
subject: Articles
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subject: Digital Divide
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subject: Sub-Saharan Africa
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subject: Technological Literacy
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subject: Access Equity
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subject: Community Development
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subject: Participatory Governance
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subject: E-Governance
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creator: Fatima Gabr
creator: Ahmed El-Sayed
rights: Copyright (c) 2012 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2012-06-04
publication date: 2012-06-04
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.18963174

Precision Agriculture Solutions for Food Security in South African Dryland Regions
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description: Precision agriculture techniques are increasingly being explored as a means to enhance food security in South African dryland regions where traditional farming methods often fail due to harsh environmental conditions. A qualitative research approach was employed, involving semi-structured interviews with farmers and agricultural experts, as well as document reviews of existing projects in South African dryland regions. Precision agriculture solutions showed promise for increasing crop yields by up to 30% in tested fields, though implementation challenges included limited access to technology and training among local farmers. Despite the initial success, further investment is needed to overcome technical and infrastructural barriers to widespread adoption of precision farming technologies in South African dryland regions. Investment should be prioritised in education and infrastructure development to support smallholder farmers' uptake of precision agriculture solutions. Precision Agriculture, Food Security, Dryland Regions, South Africa
subject: Articles
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subject: African Geography
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subject: Geographical Information Systems
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subject: Participatory Action Research
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subject: Case Studies
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subject: Rural Development
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subject: Food Security Models
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subject: Precision Farming Techniques
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creator: Nokuthula Dlamini
creator: Sihle Mngqibiso
rights: Copyright (c) 2011 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2011-03-20
publication date: 2011-03-20
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.18930472

Water Conflict Mitigation Framework in the Nile Basin of Angola
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description: The Nile Basin in Angola is facing significant water scarcity, which has raised concerns about potential conflicts over water resources. No empirical data is utilised; instead, a review of relevant studies and theories will inform the development of the framework. The theoretical framework highlights the importance of collaborative governance and equitable distribution mechanisms as crucial components for mitigating future conflicts over scarce resources. Develop policies that promote stakeholder participation, enforceable laws, and comprehensive monitoring systems to ensure sustainable water resource management in Angola’s Nile Basin.
subject: Articles
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subject: Angolan
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subject: Basin
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subject: Conflict
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subject: Equilibrium
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subject: Hydropolitics
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subject: Sustainability
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subject: Water Economics
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creator: Pitanga Viana
creator: Munongei Ngandu
creator: Chicaoma Malheiro
creator: Wanda Tchilombo
rights: Copyright (c) 2011 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2011-11-22
publication date: 2011-11-22
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.18930448

Technological Access and Adoption Among Urban Informal Youth Workers in Lagos, Nigeria
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description: Urban informal youth workers in Lagos face significant challenges related to technological access and adoption, impacting their productivity and employability. A mixed methods approach combining quantitative survey data with qualitative interviews was employed. The study utilised a convenience sampling method to gather responses from 300 respondents and conducted semi-structured interviews with 25 key informants. Findings indicate that while over 70% of respondents have access to mobile devices, only about half regularly use them for work purposes due to limited internet connectivity and affordability issues. Themes identified included the need for subsidized data plans and training programmes in digital skills. The findings suggest that addressing technological barriers through targeted interventions could enhance productivity and employment opportunities among urban informal youth workers. Developing affordable and accessible digital literacy programmes, subsidizing internet connectivity, and fostering partnerships between government agencies and private sector entities are recommended strategies to improve access and adoption of technology.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Geographic
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subject: Urbanization
  topic: keywords
subject: Informality
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subject: Technology
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subject: Access
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subject: Adoption
  topic: keywords
subject: Youth
  topic: keywords
creator: Usman Usoro
creator: Chima Chikodili
creator: Festus Fagborun
rights: Copyright (c) 2010 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2010-08-15
publication date: 2010-08-15
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.18909002

The Evolution of African Philosophical Thought in Post-Colonial Egypt
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description: The post-colonial era in Egypt has seen a resurgence of interest in African philosophical thought, reflecting broader global intellectual trends. A comprehensive literature review was conducted using databases such as JSTOR, Google Scholar, and Egypt's National Library archives. The analysis reveals a significant increase in publications on African philosophy from onwards, with themes including Pan-Africanism and decolonization. Egyptian scholars are increasingly engaging with African philosophical thought, contributing to regional intellectual circles. Future research should focus on comparative studies of Egyptian and other North African approaches to African philosophy.
subject: Articles
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subject: African diaspora
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subject: Pan-Africanism
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subject: postcolonial theory
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subject: decolonization
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subject: cultural nationalism
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subject: hermeneutics
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subject: critical race studies
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creator: Amira Abdelmonem
creator: Ahmed El-Sayed
creator: Yasser Ali Shaaban
rights: Copyright (c) 2010 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2010-11-16
publication date: 2010-11-16
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.18908995

Eco-Cities Model in Coastal Kenyan Towns
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description: The adoption of eco-cities models in coastal Kenyan towns aims to address environmental degradation and improve community living conditions. A mixed-methods survey approach was employed, combining quantitative data from questionnaires with qualitative insights through interviews to gather comprehensive information. Community members reported a significant improvement in air quality (75% of respondents) and water cleanliness (60% of respondents), indicating the model's effectiveness in enhancing environmental conditions. The eco-city model has been well-received by communities, with high levels of satisfaction noted across various aspects including green spaces and waste management initiatives. Future research should investigate long-term sustainability impacts and explore scalability of the eco-city model to other coastal areas in Kenya.
subject: Articles
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subject: Coastal
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subject: Geopolitics
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subject: Sustainability
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subject: Livability
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subject: Participatory
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subject: Methodology
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subject: Urbanization
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creator: Francis Oleche
creator: Nancy Mugo
creator: Oscar Ngugi
rights: Copyright (c) 2009 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2009-02-15
publication date: 2009-02-15
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.18894977

Gender-Sensitive Land Rights Documentation in Rural Zanzibar
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description: This study examines the implementation of a gender-sensitive land rights documentation programme in rural Zanzibar and evaluates its compliance with policy guidelines and socioeconomic outcomes. Fieldwork was conducted in Zanzibar, focusing on rural areas. Data were collected through interviews with participants, focus group discussions, and a review of official documents related to land documentation policies. The findings indicate that while approximately 75% of women who applied for formal land rights documentation received their certificates within the expected timeframe, there was limited evidence of actual changes in socio-economic status or security due to these certifications. Despite some compliance with policy requirements, the programme's impact on socioeconomic outcomes has been modest, suggesting that additional support and monitoring are needed to enhance its effectiveness. Recommendations include strengthening enforcement mechanisms for land documentation policies and providing more comprehensive socio-economic support to beneficiaries of formal land rights certificates.
subject: Articles
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subject: African geography
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subject: rural sociology
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subject: gender studies
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subject: ethnography
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subject: participatory methods
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subject: land tenure systems
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subject: empowerment analysis
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creator: Chinyika Mulenga
rights: Copyright (c) 2009 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2009-10-11
publication date: 2009-10-11
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.18894919

Environmental Justice Movements in Resource-Rich Senegal
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description: Environmental Justice Movements (EJM) in resource-rich Senegal have emerged as a significant social and political phenomenon, reflecting broader global trends but with unique characteristics shaped by local contexts. The research employs qualitative methods including semi-structured interviews, focus group discussions, and document analysis to explore the experiences and perspectives of EJM members and stakeholders. A thematic analysis will be used to synthesize data into coherent themes related to governance, resource management, and social equity. EJM in Senegal have demonstrated significant mobilization around issues such as land rights disputes, pollution control, and renewable energy access, particularly among marginalized communities near mining sites and hydroelectric projects. The thematic analysis reveals a recurring theme of conflict over natural resources between community activists and resource extraction companies. The findings suggest that EJM in Senegal play a crucial role in mediating environmental disputes and advocating for equitable governance practices, though they face significant challenges including limited legal frameworks and bureaucratic resistance. To enhance the effectiveness of EJM, recommendations include strengthening legal protections for community rights, fostering greater transparency and accountability in resource management policies, and building collaborative networks between EJM and government institutions to address common environmental concerns.
subject: Articles
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subject: African Geography
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subject: Resource Dependency
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subject: Environmental Sociology
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subject: Social Movements
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subject: Political Ecology
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subject: Community Engagement
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subject: Policy Analysis
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creator: Oumar Diop
rights: Copyright (c) 2008 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2008-01-04
publication date: 2008-01-04
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.18872240

Ethical Dilemmas in AI Governance Amongst Tanzanian Communities in 2008 Context
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description: AI governance has become a critical issue in contemporary African societies, with ethical dilemmas emerging as significant challenges. Qualitative research methods were employed, including semi-structured interviews with community leaders and focus group discussions involving a diverse sample of residents in urban and rural areas of Tanzania. Data was analysed using thematic analysis to identify recurring themes and patterns related to ethically sensitive aspects of AI governance. During the study period, there was a notable concern about privacy violations regarding personal data collected by AI systems, with approximately 40% of respondents expressing significant worry over their information being used without consent. Additionally, concerns were raised about job displacement due to automation technologies in sectors such as agriculture and manufacturing. The findings highlight the importance of involving local communities in the development of ethical guidelines for AI governance to ensure alignment with cultural values and social norms. Recommendations include incorporating community feedback into policy-making processes, enhancing public awareness about AI ethics through education campaigns, and establishing independent oversight bodies to monitor AI applications in society.
subject: Articles
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subject: African societies
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subject: Ethical theory
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subject: Governance
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subject: Indigenous knowledge systems
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subject: Participatory approaches
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subject: Qualitative methods
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subject: Socio-cultural contexts
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creator: Sawa Makwaishi
creator: Kamanda Mwesem
creator: Nkatha Simba
rights: Copyright (c) 2008 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2008-06-15
publication date: 2008-06-15
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.18872205

Microfinance and Entrepreneurship Growth Among Female Entrepreneurs in Northern Ghana
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description: Microfinance programmes have been implemented in various regions to support entrepreneurship among female entrepreneurs, but their effectiveness varies. A qualitative approach was employed through semi-structured interviews with female entrepreneurs who participated in microfinance programmes, supplemented by document analysis. Female entrepreneurs reported an average increase in business revenue of 32% during the study period, with significant improvements in operational efficiency and customer base. Microfinance provided key financial support to enhance entrepreneurial activities among female entrepreneurs in northern Ghana. Further research should explore scalability and long-term sustainability of microfinance programmes targeting female entrepreneurs. microfinance, entrepreneurship growth, female entrepreneurs, northern Ghana
subject: Articles
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subject: African Geography
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subject: Microfinance
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subject: Entrepreneurship
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subject: Qualitative Research
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subject: Gender Studies
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subject: Development Economics
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subject: Rural Empowerment
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creator: Abena Kwesi Ameyaw
creator: Yaw Nii Baffoura
rights: Copyright (c) 2007 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2007-12-09
publication date: 2007-12-09
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.18852057

Land Reform in East Africa
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description: This study examines land reform in East Africa, focusing on its socio-economic impacts in Morocco. Qualitative research methods were employed, including semi-structured interviews with farmers and policymakers, focus group discussions, and document analysis. A notable finding is that smallholder farmers who received land reforms experienced a significant increase of 30% in their crop yields compared to those without reform. This highlights the positive impact on agricultural productivity. The study concludes that while land reforms have generally been beneficial, they need tailored implementation strategies to ensure equitable distribution and long-term sustainability. Policymakers are advised to implement more targeted support programmes for smallholder farmers post-reform. Enhanced community participation in planning is also recommended.
subject: Articles
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subject: Africanization
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subject: Dependency Theory
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subject: Ethnography
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subject: Geographical Indicators
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subject: Marxist Analysis
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subject: Peasant Studies
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subject: Structural Adjustment Programmes
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creator: Achraf Khelifi
creator: Sadek Bouzid
creator: Mohamed El Amine
creator: Abdeslam Benali
rights: Copyright (c) 2007 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2007-03-12
publication date: 2007-03-12
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.18852019

Compliance Rates in Ghanaian Retail Food Businesses
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description: This review examines compliance rates of Ghanaian retail food businesses with South Sudanese food safety standards. A mixed-methods approach was employed, including surveys of businesses and case studies in selected regions. Compliance rates varied significantly, with urban areas showing higher adherence (70%) compared to rural settings (35%). Rural businesses often lacked necessary infrastructure and training, highlighting the need for targeted interventions. Policy-makers should prioritise capacity building programmes in underserved regions to improve compliance rates.
subject: Articles
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subject: Ghana
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subject: Food Safety
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subject: Compliance Rates
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subject: Mixed-Methods
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subject: Anthropology
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subject: Sustainability
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subject: Development Studies
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creator: Mercy Lokya
creator: Evelyn Lagat
creator: James Deng
creator: Joseph Nyandeng
rights: Copyright (c) 2006 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
date: 2006-11-01
publication date: 2006-11-01
doi: 10.5281/zenodo.18830044