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This book shows that powerful hereditary chiefs do not undermine democracy in Africa but, on some level, facilitate it.
Traditional Leaders in a Democracy
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Post-1994, South Africa's traditional leaders have fought for recognition, and positioned themselves as major players in the South African political landscape.
Decentralized Governance and Accountability
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Information, Accountability, and Cumulative Learning
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Throughout the world, voters lack access to information about politicians, government performance, and public services. Efforts to remedy these informational de
The Decline and Rise of Democracy
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"One of the most important books on political regimes written in a generation."—Steven Levitsky, New York Times–bestselling author of How Democracies Die A