Zimbabwe occupies a special place in African politics and
international relations, and has been the subject of intense debates
over the years. At independence in 1980, the country was better
endowed than most in Africa, and seemed poised for economic
development and political pluralism. The population was relatively
well educated, the industrial and agricultural bases were strong, and
levels of infrastructure were impressive. However, in less than two
decades, Zimbabwe was mired in a deep political and economic crisis.
Towards the end of its third decade of independence, the economy had
collapsed and the country had been transformed into a repressive
state. How can we make sense of this decline? How can we explain the
�lost decade� that followed? Can the explanation be reduced to the
authoritarian leadership of Robert Mugabe and role of ZANU-PF? Or was
something defective about in the institutions through which the state
has exercised its authority? Or was it the result of imperialism, the
West and sanctions? Zimbabwe�s Lost Decade draws on Lloyd
Sachikonye�s analyses of political developments over the past 25
years. It offers a critique of leadership, systems of governance, and
economic strategies, and argues for democratic values and practices,
and more broad-based participation in the development process.
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ISBN
9781779331946
Publisert
2014
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Vendor
Weaver Press
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Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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