Democracy: Rule of law, representation and participation

Separation of powers in Kenya’s devolved administrative system: Opportunities and challenges

Margaret Kobia and Obuya Bagaka

The last general election of Kenya was held on 4 March 2013. The new government’s main agenda is to… More…

 

Accountability, separation of powers and the Latimer House Principles: Ten years on

Karen Brewer

The Universal Declaration on Democracy adopted by the Universal Parliamentary Union defines democracy as… More…

 

Kenya’s 2013 election: Lessons for democracy promotion

Gabrielle Lynch, Nic Cheeseman and Justin Willis

On 4 March 2013, Kenya held general elections for six levels of government office, under a new constitution… More…

 

Equitable governance and women’s leadership in the Commonwealth

’Kemi Ogunsanya

On 4 March 2013, Kenya held general elections for six levels of government office, under a new constitution… More…

 

Women’s political leadership – a view from the Caribbean

Alix Boyd Knights

My country, Dominica, enjoys the distinction of having the first female leader in the western hemisphere… More…

 

Women’s political leadership in East Africa with specific reference to Uganda

Rebecca Kadaga

Over the past ten years, a number of countries in East Africa and the Great Lakes region have undergone a process… More...

 

Gaining momentum through women’s political leadership

Baroness Frances D’Souza

We cannot be complacent about the fact that half of the world’s women today still live in states of poverty, fear… More…

 

Good governance in the Commonwealth: Many cultures, one agenda

Tim Unwin

On 2 October 2013, a statement broadcast on The Gambia’s state television announced that… More…