Africa Development · 2006 · 15 citations · 8 references
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Social SciencesPolitical SciencePublic PolicyAfrican StudiesDemocratizationPolitical ParticipationAfrican GovernanceAfrican PoliticsPolitical RepresentationCivil Society Theory
Political representation as a central component of democratic governance is a key challenge in the African quest for democratic development. Accordingly, this article reviews theories of political representation. On the basis of the review and subsequent critique of existing theories, I suggest some areas that require attention from African scholars, civil society, political leaders and policymakers. I argue that the responsiveness of the political system and public policy to the needs and aspirations of the African people would be considerably dependent on an inclusive system that gives ordinary people a voice in governance and policy choices. La representation politique en tant que composante centrale de la gouvernance democratique constitue un defi majeur au processus de developpement democratique. Cet article analyse les theories de la representation politique. Sur la base de cette analyse et de la critique qui est faite des theories existantes, je propose quelques domaines qui meritent toute l’attention des universitaires des universitaires, de la societe civile, des dirigeants politiques et decideurs du continent africain. J’affirme par la suite que la reactivite du systeme politique et des politiques publiques aux besoins et aspirations des populations africaines depend de l’instauration d’un systeme inclusif permettant au citoyen de se faire entendre au niveau de la gouvernance et des choix politiques.
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The Political Thought of Plato and Aristotle, <i>by E. Barker</i>
Wm. A. Dunning · Political Science Quarterly · 1907 · 147 citations
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