
Politics, Governance, and Development in Ghana
Joseph R.A. Ayee(Editor)
Lexington Books (Publisher)
Published on 16. October 2019
Book
Hardback
374 pages
978-1-7936-0334-0 (ISBN)
Description
Since it achieved independence in 1957, the West African state of Ghana has become the torchbearer of African liberation, as well as a laboratory for the study of endemic problems facing the African continent. In terms of democratic consolidation, the country holds a unique position on the continent as beacon of stability and democracy. Politics, Governance, and Development in Ghana takes critical stock of the landmark themes that have dominated its history since independence. The contributors address issues such as citizenship, civil society, the military, politicians, chiefs, transnational actors, the public sector and policies, the executive branch, decentralization, the economy, electoral politics, natural resources, and relations with Asia and the diaspora. These themes support "mobilizing for Ghana's future," which is the theme for the diamond jubilee celebration of Ghana's independence. Edited by Joseph R.A. Ayee, this book will deepen the literature on studies on Ghana especially in the areas of politics, governance, economy and development; serve as a resource for academics, students, practitioners; and commemorate the diamond jubilee celebration of Ghana's independence.
Reviews / Votes
This well-written book brings together in a masterful way a collection of essay contributions on a wide range of governance-related issues in Ghana. The great strength of this book, which makes use of theory and practice, and draws on different academic disciplines and theoretical paradigms, is that it provides a timely and valuable contribution regarding the socioeconomic and political developments that have taken place in Ghana since its independence in 1957, and what next steps should be taken to ensure Ghana sustains its governance successes. The nuanced chapters provide overviews of several emerging issues and reorients our understanding on why despite challenges, Ghana has made great strides in maintaining its status as a success and model of good governance in Africa. Undoubtedly, the comprehensive accounts and explanations of governance in Ghana, and the knowledge and insights from the diverse perspectives should make it attractive to academics, policy makers, development agencies and development practitioners. -- Peter Arthur, Dalhousie UniversityMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
8 b/w photos; 7 tables;
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 157 mm
Thickness: 27 mm
Weight
757 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-7936-0334-0 (9781793603340)
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Persons
Joseph R.A. Ayee is professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Ghana.
Editor
University of Ghana
Contributions
Content
Foreword
Naomi Chazan
Preface and Acknowledgements
Introduction - Politics, Governance and Development in Ghana
Joseph R.A. Ayee
Chapter 1: Ghana's Political Class, the Citizen and the Future of the Welfare State, 1957-2017 Kwame A. Ninsin
Chapter 2: Chiefs and Politicians in Ghana: Competitors, Collaborators or Uneasy Bedfellows? Emmanuel Siaw and Alex K.D. Frempong
Chapter 3: Liberal Democracy and Civil Society from "Below" in Ghana: Can the Subalterns Act?
Jasper Abembia Ayelazuno and Lord Mawuko-Yevugah
Chapter 4: Democracy, Civil Society and the Emergence of the National Health Insurance in Ghana
Hassan Wahab
Chapter 5: From Praetorian Guards to Guardians of the Fourth Republic: Problematizing the Role of the Military in Ghana's Quest for Democratic Development
Nene-Lomotey Kuditchar and Timothy Ba-Taa-Banah
Chapter 6: Transnational Actors and Policymaking in Ghana
Rosina Foli
Chapter 7: Transnational Political Activism in the Ghanaian Diaspora
George M. Bob-Milliar
Naomi Chazan
Preface and Acknowledgements
Introduction - Politics, Governance and Development in Ghana
Joseph R.A. Ayee
Chapter 1: Ghana's Political Class, the Citizen and the Future of the Welfare State, 1957-2017 Kwame A. Ninsin
Chapter 2: Chiefs and Politicians in Ghana: Competitors, Collaborators or Uneasy Bedfellows? Emmanuel Siaw and Alex K.D. Frempong
Chapter 3: Liberal Democracy and Civil Society from "Below" in Ghana: Can the Subalterns Act?
Jasper Abembia Ayelazuno and Lord Mawuko-Yevugah
Chapter 4: Democracy, Civil Society and the Emergence of the National Health Insurance in Ghana
Hassan Wahab
Chapter 5: From Praetorian Guards to Guardians of the Fourth Republic: Problematizing the Role of the Military in Ghana's Quest for Democratic Development
Nene-Lomotey Kuditchar and Timothy Ba-Taa-Banah
Chapter 6: Transnational Actors and Policymaking in Ghana
Rosina Foli
Chapter 7: Transnational Political Activism in the Ghanaian Diaspora
George M. Bob-Milliar