Democracy, Development and Human Rights

Contents: Preface. 1. Democracy and democratisation: a conceptual framework. 2. Exploring strategy for sustainable democracy in Botswana. 3. Democracy and human rights: theory and practice. 4. Democratic transition and human rights scenario in contemporary Africa. 5. Underdevelopment and human rights violation in Uganda during the Idi Amin Regime. 6. Democracy and human rights under Morocco\'s New Constitution. Appendices. Bibliography. Index. 

"The book entitled "Democracy, Development and Human Rights" essentially deals with the linkages among political system, economic growth and civil liberty. It is widely acknowledged that democracy provides the ideal ground for the economic development of a nation which, in turn, promotes human rights. 

The authors have critically examined the concept of democracy and democratisation and its overall impact on development and human rights. In the case study of Botswana, the authors have clearly established that the contribution of democracy is promoting human right is enormous. 

Quite interestingly, the authors have established that in the absence of democratic system of government, not only the human rights are threatened and become more vulnerable but economic development also becomes the major victim. The Idi Amin Regime in Uganda is the glaring example in this context." (jacket)