Democracy in Africa: Demand, supply, and the ‘dissatisfied democrat’
Overall, Africans say they get less democracy than they want. But in some countries, the perceived supply of democracy is…
Geographical Coverage: Africa
Who gets involved? Insights on civic engagement in Africa and implications for fostering volunteerism
Our analysis identifies several factors that shape voluntary civic engagement, from socio- demographic ones such as education and wealth to…
Africans want open elections – especially if they bring change
Do Africans actually support elections? Do they regard African elections as free and fair? Do high-quality contests boost the value…
Africans want more democracy, but their leaders still aren’t listening
Afrobarometer’s Round 8 surveys took place across 34 countries during 2019-2021, alongside many of these democratic highs and lows, and…
Measuring the impact of self-censorship on political party support in Afrobarometer data using machine learning
Measures of political party support are viewed suspiciously in hybrid and authoritarian regimes where the two core indicators of political…
Only game in town? Inequality and demand for democracy in Africa – a micro perspective
In this paper, the author explores whether perceived inequality is associated with demand for democracy among Africans. Past research has…
Border Proximity and Attitudes toward Free Movement in Africa
How does proximity to an international border influence attitudes toward the free movement of people in Africa? Often conceptualised as…
The Disinformation landscape in West Africa and Beyond
This report examines several influence operation case studies from the West African region, with a particular emphasis on Mali, Burkina…
In Their Words: A Practical Guide for Engaging Young People in Civic Education
IFES, in partnership with KDI, a youth-focused nonprofit organization in Nigeria, conducted a global survey to solicit young people’s insight…
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