Essays about: "democratic consolidation"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 42 essays containing the words democratic consolidation.

  1. 21. 50 years of Democracy in Botswana : The study of the democratic consolidation from 1965-2015

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för statsvetenskap (ST)

    Author : Nemma Sayed Abdu; [2015]
    Keywords : Botswana; democratization; democratic consolidation; stable democracy; consolidated democracy; Linz Stepan; five arenas; three dimensions; Botswana; demokratisering; demokratisk konsolidering; stabil demokrati; konsoliderad demokrati; Linz Stepan; fem arenor; tre dimensioner;

    Abstract : Botswana's democracy has been labeled as ‘the African Miracle’ by the international community. However, in its 50 years of independence, there has been no change in government from the ruling party and the opposition is institutionally weak. READ MORE

  3. 22. The impacting of Civil Society in Argentina post 1983 : Challenges for Civil Society organizations in monitoring public policies and vitalizing democracy

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för statsvetenskap (ST)

    Author : Edvin Hasangjekaj; [2014]
    Keywords : Civil Society; Argentina; Civil Society Organizations; Non-governmental organizations; Monitoring; Vitalization; Minor Field Study; Consolidation; Larry Diamond;

    Abstract : The aim of this thesis is to examine and analyze different components of the Civil Society in Argentina. Predominantly, two components are at focus: the monitoring process and the vitalization of democracy through the Civil Society. The method conducted to fulfill the purpose of this thesis has been a qualitative approach. READ MORE

  4. 23. The Cambodian Curse : A field study on the role of journalists in modern Cambodia

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för mediestudier

    Author : Therese Bengtner; [2014]
    Keywords : Cambodia; field study; transitional democracy; normative media theory; role of journalists; social media; semi structured qualitative research interviews; observation methods.;

    Abstract : The title enlightens the difficulties of democratic transition that Cambodia experiences post Khmer Rouge. Media in transitional democracies is often described as a forced compromise between what is ideal and what is actually possible. READ MORE

  5. 24. Change is Coming : A Survival Analysis of the Causes of Regime Change

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statistiska institutionen

    Author : David Randahl; Lovisa Vildö; [2014]
    Keywords : Regime change; democratization; democratic consolidation; authoritarian regimes; survival analysis; Cox regression;

    Abstract : This paper analyzes the effect of political and economic factors on the risk of regime change in countries between 1975 and 2010, using survival analysis with time-dependent covariates. The findings show that negative economic growth increases the risk of regime change in the following year, and that a higher level of GDP per Capita, as well as international trade, has an inhibiting effect on the risk of regime change in democracies. READ MORE

  6. 25. The institutionalisation of political parties in Malawi

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Björn Wikman; [2012]
    Keywords : Democratisation; Ideology; Institutionalisation; Parties; Malawi; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : One important part of democratic consolidation is the institutionalisation of the party system and parties as they are central in that process. Party system institutionalisation in Africa has been a growing subject the last 20 years. READ MORE