The African Charter on Democracy, Elections, and Governance: Implementation Gaps and Political Resistance

Key Points

• The central aim is to analyze the implementation gaps and political resistance related to the African Charter on Democracy, Elections, and Governance, particularly in Ethiopia.
• Conducted a policy analysis focused on Ethiopia
• Organized verified scholarship concerning democracy and governance
• Examined institutional, policy, and theoretical dynamics relevant to the African context
• Identified significant gaps in the implementation of democratic policies
• Highlighted instances of political resistance affecting governance in Ethiopia
• Provided practical recommendations for improving adherence to the Charter's principles

Abstract