| ID | 109127 |
| Title Proper | Challenges to party development and democratic consolidation |
| Other Title Information | perspectives on reforming Ghana's institutional framework |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Fobih, Nick |
| Publication | 2011. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The second half of the twentieth century witnessed the emergence of the party system and democracy in African countries, for example Ghana, in the period preceding the postcolonial era. This article looks at some of the challenges facing Ghana's democratic consolidation and party development, and some of the institutional benchmarks required to help to promote effectively an accountable, participatory and democratic party system in the country in order to consolidate further its democracy. The study concludes with the view that regardless of their apparent weaknesses, political parties in Ghana are generally important institutions that grease the wheels of the country's democratic governance in the post-transition era. |
| `In' analytical Note | Journal of Asian and African Studies Vol. 46, No. 6; Dec 2011: p.578-592 |
| Journal Source | Journal of Asian and African Studies Vol. 46, No. 6; Dec 2011: p.578-592 |
| Key Words | Ghana ; Party System ; Democratic Consolidation ; Challenges ; Institutional Frameworks |