Proportional representation electoral system and conflict management in divided societies: the case of Rwanda and Kenya
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University of Pretoria
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Critically examines the role of electoral systems in the democratisation process and conflict management in divided societies such as Kenya and Rwanda. Analyses the power sharing arrangement institutionalized in Rwanda in the aftermath of the genocide in order to demonstrate the potential to mitigate issues of ethnic. Also explores the anomalous results caused by the current electoral system in Kenya (First Past The Post) in its process of democratization and then find out which is the most suitable electoral system which encourage co-operation and inclusiveness and
discourage conflict and exclusiveness.
minority representation
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A Dissertation submitted to the Faculty of Law University of Pretoria, in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree Masters of Law (LLM in Human Rights and Democratisation in Africa). Prepared under the supervision of Dr. Atangcho N Akonumbo, Faculté de Sciences Sociales et de Gestion, Université Catholique D’Afrique, Centrale Yaounde Cameroun.
Thesis (LLM (Human Rights and Democratisation in Africa))--University of Pretoria, 2009.
Thesis (LLM (Human Rights and Democratisation in Africa))--University of Pretoria, 2009.
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UCTD, Proportional representation electoral systems, Elections Rwanda, Elections Kenya
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Kawera, MS 2009, Proportional representation electoral system and conflict management in divided societies: the case of Rwanda and Kenya, LLM Mini Dissertation, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, viewed yymmdd <http://hdl.handle.net/2263/12431>