Governance in Africa : historical and contemporary perspectives / [edited by] Samuel A. Nyanchoga, Francis M. Muchoki, Paul O. Ogula. - Nairobi : CUEA Press, c2010. - xvi, 292 p. ; 21 cm.

Outgrowth of a conference held at the Dept. of History, Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Nairobi, Kenya, in April 2009.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Theories and concepts in the study of governance in Africa / Characteristic examples of indigenous government systems in Africa / The colonial administration / Africa's the decolonisation era : 1945-1960's / Post-colonial governments in Africa / The role of elections in nurturing democracy in Africa / African civil service : prospects and challenges / Constitutionalism and the administration of justice in selected African countries / The militarisation of African governments / Towards a gendered governa[n]ce approach in Africa : prospects and challenges / Religion and governance in modern Africa : the case of Islam / Movement towards regional governments in Africa : prospects and challenges / Effects of globalisation on governance in Africa / Julius S. Nabende -- Paul O. Ogula and Ben N. Nyanchoga -- Kakai P. Wanyonyi and Otieno I. Oduor -- Kakai P. Wanyonyi and Otieno I. Oduor -- Samuel A. Nyanchoga and Francis M. Muchoki -- Julius S. Nabende -- Joel Imbisi -- Maurice A. Owuor -- Samson M. Omwoyo -- Mildred A.J. Ndeda -- Joel Imbisi -- Milton U. Alwanga and Samuel A. Nyanchoga -- Samson M. Omwoyo and Nixon N. Mwangi.

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Africa--Politics and government--Congresses.

JQ1875 / .G68 2010