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Title
Uncertainty as a Strategy: Electoral Processes in Zambia 1991-2001 |
Full text
http://hdl.handle.net/10202/163 |
Date
2003 |
Author(s)
Rakner, Lise; Svåsand, Lars |
Abstract
Zambia has held three multiparty elections since its restoration of democracy in 1991. This peaceful transition raised expectations of a smooth process towards democratic consolidation. But similar to experiences from other African countries and Eastern Europe, the Zambian democratic process has remained stuck in a 'transitional zone' between actual democracy and authoritarian systems. We argue that Zambian elections fall short of the expectations of a democratic process due to the institutional uncertainty surrounding elections and the weakness of the Zambian Electoral Commission. Despite an alarming economic record the continued uncertainty - of the rules and regulations guiding elections and electoral administration - has maintained the same party in power through three consecutive elections. |
Subject(s)
Elections; Zambia |
Language
en |
Publisher
Chr. Michelsen Institute |
Relation
CMI Working paper; WP 2003: 13 |
Type of publication
Working Paper |
Identifier
82-8062-069-9; 0804-3639 |
Repository
Bergen - Christian Michelsen Institute
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