Today governance and democracy are commonly considered as key factors of success for economic policies in African countries, and, more broadly, for the level of development achieved. The first explanation is that the recurring failure of programs recommended by the international institutions in...

The people of Madagascar, and particularly those of its capital, Antananarivo, strongly support democracy, and reject authoritarian regimes. Support among the poor is no different from other social groups. However, living conditions in poor city wards have resulted in values and attitudes of...