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…
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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…
Summit for Democracy Cohorts
This paper provides an overview of the purpose, work and outputs of the 16 Democracy Cohorts established or announced by…
The Electoral Act 2022: A Policy Advocacy Triumph
In this document, The Youth Party welcomes the new Electoral Act 2022 and is pleased to have contributed significantly to…
2022 Budget: A Journey Towards An Unsustainable Debt Crisis
This document is about Nigeria’s consistent borrowing and debt, that is of great concern to the future of the Nation.
Remove Subsidy, Protect the Poor
In this paper, The Youth Party opposes the decision of the Nigerian government to continue with subsidy. With our revenue…