The Quest for Sustainable Development and Peace

by A. B. Zack-Williams (Editor), Fantu Cheru (Foreword by)

Overview

Post-conflict African states such as Sierra Leone face critical challenges as they embark on the complex tasks of reconciliation, peace and the rebuilding of war-torn societies. Conflict transformation ultimately depends on the democratization of society, in ways that promote equitable inclusiveness in the political process, social justice and the promotion of citizenship rights.

This collection of three essays explores the significance of Sierra Leone’s 2007 elections in the light of the quest of the people for a democracy that is responsive to social demands, welfare and popular aspirations. It provides first-hand information and analysis of the struggles of the Sierra Leonean citizens to overcome the legacy of a traumatic past, by using their vote to sanction bad governance, and choose a path to a good life and a sustainable democracy as the most viable guarantee for peace and development.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789171066190
Publisher:	Nordic Africa Institute, The
Publication date:	11/28/2008
Series:	Nordic Africa Institute Policy Dialogues Series
Pages:	90
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.30(h) x 0.20(d)

About the Author

A. B. Zack-Williams is Professor of Sociology at the University of Central Lancashire and the current President of the African Studies Association of the United Kingdom (ASAUK). He has published extensively on the political economy of underdevelopment, conflict and peace issues in Africa, and is a member of the NAI Sierra Leone Research Network.

Fantu Cheru is Professor (Emeriti) of African and Development Studies, and Research Director at the Nordic African Institute, Uppsala, Sweden.

Table of Contents

Foreword—Fantu Cheru; Introduction—A.B. Zack-Williams; 1) International Intervention and the Struggle for Democracy—A.B. Zack-Williams; 2) The Role of Youths and the Sierra Leone Diaspora in Democratic Awakening—Zubairu Wai; 3) The Conduct of the Elections: Challenges of Peacebuilding and Democratisation—A.B. Zack-Williams & Osman Gbla; Notes on Contributors.