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WHO DO WE NEED IN OUR DEMOCRATIC DISPENSATION? - Couverture souple

Kamara, Paul Allieu

 
9789999346948: WHO DO WE NEED IN OUR DEMOCRATIC DISPENSATION?

Synopsis

Book Theme "Democracy flourishes not because there are many politicians, but because there are visionary, ethical, accountable, and servant leaders committed to the welfare of the people. The future of democratic governance depends on leadership, not politics alone." Democracy is widely regarded as one of the greatest political innovations in human history. It is founded on the principles of freedom, equality, representation, participation, accountability, and the rule of law. Democratic governance provides citizens with the opportunity to choose their leaders, influence public policy, and hold governments accountable for their actions. For many nations, democracy has become the preferred system of governance because it promises inclusion, justice, human rights, and opportunities for development. However, despite the widespread adoption of democratic systems around the world, many societies continue to face significant challenges. Corruption, poor governance, weak institutions, unemployment, poverty, political instability, social divisions, and declining public trust have become recurring concerns in many democratic states. These challenges have prompted citizens, scholars, policymakers, and development practitioners to ask an important question: Why do many democracies fail to deliver the outcomes that citizens expect? The answer often lies not in the democratic system itself but in the quality of leadership that operates within that system. Many democratic societies have become highly successful at producing politicians but less successful at producing leaders. Elections are conducted regularly, political parties compete vigorously for power, and political campaigns dominate public discourse. Yet the presence of political activity does not automatically translate into effective leadership. Politics and leadership are not the same.

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