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March 12, 2026Open Access

Traditional Governance Structures and Modern Democracy in Southern Africa: A Mixed-Methods Inquiry

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KMKamija Mwakalisa

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Mixed-methods inquiry analyzes governance perceptions in Southern Africa, suggesting integration of traditional leadership in democracy.

Key Points

  • The aim is to explore the interaction between traditional governance and modern democratic processes in Southern Africa.
  • Mixed-methods design incorporating qualitative interviews and quantitative surveys.
  • Analysis of perceptions from local communities and government officials.
  • Focus on community leaders' views regarding governance structures.
  • Community leaders prefer maintaining traditional councils alongside modern democratic institutions.
  • Hybrid governance models are seen as enhancing legitimacy in governance.
  • Incorporating traditional structures can improve effectiveness in political frameworks.

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Kamija Mwakalisa (2011) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69b25aab96eeacc4fcec89ebhttps://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18932316
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