CIAO DATE: 07/2011
June 2011
Danish Institute for International Studies
Good governance and free elections are often described as preconditions for growth and poverty alleviation. But recent research tells a different story. Although elections motivate political elites to be responsive to popular demands the effects are ambiguous. This has implications for how donors should support policy initiatives in the productive sectors.
Resource link: Elections in Africa: Mixed Blessings for Growth and Poverty Alleviation [PDF] - 120K