Federalism and Decentralization in Africa: Globalization and Fragmentation in Territorial Arrangements

Issaev, Leonid; Zakharov, Andrey

This book examines the challenges and opportunities of administrative and territorial reconstruction in Africa from independence until the present time. In light of the rise of separatist movements in various African states and the ethnic, linguistic, and religious heterogeneity of many African societies, the book sheds new light on the fragmentation and decentralization of the African continent. The authors analyze the mechanisms, forms, and models of decentralization practiced today in Africa, taking into account both federalist and unitary experiences of decentralization, and discuss the potential of federalism to resolve conflicts within the continent. The generalizations made in the course of such an analysis can significantly enrich the current vision of the development of the African continent and its future prospects. The book will appeal to scholars and students of political science and African studies.

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Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2024-11-10

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9783031725739

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-72574-6

Dimensions: 235.0cm x155.0cm

Pages: 215.0