Civil Society, Democratisation and Foreign Aid in Africa
Abstract
How is civil society contributing to democratisation in Africa and what is the impact of foreign aid upon this process? This IDS Research Summary addresses these important questions by highlighting the conclusions of a comparative research project based on empirical case studies of 12 leading civil society organisations (CSOs) in South Africa and Uganda, and related material from Ghana. The study’s implications and recommendations are far-reaching for both donors and CSOs. Examples of effective advocacy in specific contexts are given, but the findings also emphasise the limited overall influence of CSOs upon policy and they downplay the role of foreign aid.
Citation
IDS Research Summary, 2 pp.
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Published 1 January 2008