Local governments in many parts of Africa are yet to be fully accepted as important levels of government (by political actors at the central and sub-central levels). This gives rise to the contradictory scenario whereby such political actors at the central and sub-central levels remain the...

"This edited book seeks to reflect on issues and factors that influence democracy, governance and development in Africa. This book equally provides scholars and practitioners with an empirical and practical forum to deliberate on issues, discourses, models, challenges and prospects for Africa's...