Traditional Institutions and Public Administration in Democratic Africa

About the Book

Traditional Institutions and Public Administration in Democratic Africa tackles the most pressing contemporary administrative issues of Africa. The first chapter opens with a thorough discussion on neo-colonialism in Africa. It questions the authenticity of African democracy as it points out the presence of groups and individuals who exploit African resources to their advantage. The chains of colonialism have perpetually defeated democracy in Africa and the former oppressors continue to financially and politically control their former colonies. The authors probe into the traditional institutions as well as the functions of the government to explain the political status quo of Africa. It emphasizes the negative impact of adhering to democratic structures that impair the positive practices and values of the traditional African administrative culture. An eye-opener, Traditional Institutions and Public Administration in Democratic Africa boldly exposes revolutionary views that challenge and defy democracy in Africa

About the Author

Kwame Badu Antwi-Boasiako is an assistant professor at Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas. He teaches classes focusing on public policy, introduction to public administration, and program evaluation in the MPA program. He also teaches introduction to American government and international relations. His primary fields of interest include traditional institutions and democracy in Africa, teaching public administration, terrorism, and diversity in the public sector. Okyere Bonna is the author of many books including American Presidents and the Making of the Presidency, Vocabulary Success, A New Agenda for Ghana: Building a Nation on Vision and Ideas, A New Agenda for Ghana, and Vocabulary Trailblazers (www.okyerebonna.com). As an educator, Bonna taught in the Union County Public School System in North Carolina and St. Nicholas of Tolentine (Catholic parochial school) in Bronx, New York. He holds an MBA and MSc. Ed. from the Franciscan (Catholic) University of Steubenville in Ohio. His undergraduate training is in political science and religions from the University of Ghana. He can be reached at bonna@hotmail.com.