Election observation at a crossroads : perspectives from Africa / edited by Thomas Molony.
| Other author | Molony, Thomas, editor. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | London ; New York : Zed, 2025. |
| Copyright Date | ©2025 |
| Description | xiv, 236 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Introduction: Election Observation and the State of Democracy: Current Perspectives from Africa / Thomas Molony -- Reconceptualizing the International Election Observation Paradigm: From Ad Hocism to Institutionalization / Koffi Sawyer -- Democratic Republic of the Congo and Zimbabwe: The Politics of International Election Observation by the African Union and the Southern African Development Community / Anna Kapambwe Mwaba -- Zimbabwe: Diplomatic Relations and International Election Observation / Kgalalelo Nganje -- Angola: The Jiku Citizen Election Observation Initiative in a Post-War Authoritarian Setting / Claudia Generoso de Almeida -- Kenya: Professionals, Part-Timers, Pop-Ups and Partisans: A '4 Ps' Typology to Help Explain the Proliferation of Citizen Observers / Thomas Molony -- Kenya: Election Observation, Misinformation and Electoral Integrity: Evidence from the Election Observation Group's Communications / Morgan Wack, Kevin Mudavadi and Madeline Jalbert -- Nigeria: Election Observers as Gatekeepers of Electoral Legitimacy / Afolabi Adekaiyaoja -- Liberia: Election Observers as Guardians of the Electoral Process / Fortune Agbele -- Somaliland: Reflections on the Role of International Observation / Michael Walls -- Zambia: The Limited Influence of Observer Statements on Public Opinion / Robert Macdonald -- After Election Day: Do International Observer Missions Improve African Elections in the Long Term? / EloiÌ̂'se Bertrand, Susan Dodsworth and Jamie Hitchen -- Conclusion: Enhancing Future Election Observation in Africa: Information, Credibility and Synergy / Thomas Molony. |
| Abstract | "This groundbreaking collection, which foregrounds contributions by African scholars, offers the first book-length contribution to ongoing debates around how election monitors can best support genuine democratic elections in ten countries across Africa"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Issued in other form | Online version http://id.loc.gov/entities/relationships/onlineversion Election observation at a crossroads London ; New York : Zed, 2025 9781350439436 |
| LCCN | 2025020913 |
| ISBN | 9781350439429 |
| ISBN | 1350439428 hardcover |
| ISBN | electronic book |
| ISBN | electronic book |
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