Governance and Inclusive Growth in the Africa Great Lakes Region

This book provides a comprehensive analysis of the development and governance nexus in Africa's Great Lakes region. Drawing on empirical cases and examples from Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, and Uganda, the book analyses each of the major governance and development issues in Great Lakes region of Africa.

Autorentext

Paul Mulindwa is a Research Associate at the University of Johannesburg, and Global Advocacy and Campaigns Officer Africa Lead, for CIVICUS: World Alliance for Citizens Participation, Johannesburg, South Africa.

Inhalt

Introduction 1. Governance from below: The role of the state and non-state actors in promoting and creating an inclusive Society for Sustainable development in Uganda 2. Governance versus Development: Re-thinking Efficacy of the World Bank's Safeguards in protecting Batwa Indigenous Peoples in World Bank-funded projects in Uganda 3. Understanding minority democracy theory in governance: A pathway to manage Indigenous Peoples' marginalisation for sustainable development 4. The Quest for Social Protection of Indigenous Ethnic Minorities in Uganda: An essential Component for Uganda to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals 5. Towards a framework for effective participation of vulnerable and marginalised communities in governance and development processes 6. Generating Sustainable Peace and Leadership for Development in South Sudan: The Role of Local Peace Committees 7. Interstate border conflicts and their effects on region-building and integration of the East African Community for sustainable development Conclusion - Beyond governance and development: Is good governance good for development?