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Published:
4 August 2022
Language:
English
Pages:
69
ISBN:
978-91-7671-539-0 (PDF)
Africa has made significant progress in enhancing inclusive political participation and representation, mostly for women, youth and people living with disabilities. This report unpacks the trends and challenges of inclusive participation in Africa.
The domestication (though at varying levels) of global and regional normative frameworks such as the Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination against Women, the African Youth Charter, and the African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance has enhanced traction towards inclusive political participation across the continent. However, traction towards progressive legislative frameworks to enhance political participation and representation of refugees remains weak. The thrust for a multigenerational and multidimensional focus in addressing barriers to inclusive political participation and representation should be strengthened.
Contents
Acknowledgements
Abbreviations
Executive summary
Chapter 1. Introduction
Chapter 2. Objectives
Chapter 3. Research methodology
Chapter 4. Trends
4.1. Overview
4.2. Women’s participation and representation
4.3. Youth representation and participation
4.4. Political participation and representation of people with disabilities
4.5. Political participation of refugees
Chapter 5. Case studies
5.1. Rwanda
5.2. Ghana
5.3. South Africa
5.4. The Case of refugees in South Africa
5.5. The Case of refugees in Uganda
Chapter 6. Challenges
Chapter 7. Strategies for enhancing inclusive political participation in Africa
7.1. Strategies for governments
7.2. Strategies for non-state actors
Chapter 8. Conclusion
References
Annex A. Considerations regarding direct public funding
Annex B. Afrobarometer data
About the authors
About International IDEA
