Nigeria: Renewal from the Roots: The Struggle for Democratic Development

Adebayo Adedeji, African Centre for Development and Strategic Studies (Ijebu-Ode, Nigeria)

ISBN 10: 1856495108 / ISBN 13: 9781856495103

Published by Zed Books, 1997

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xi, 238 pages : map ; 23 cm. Contents: Popular participation, democracy and development: is there a dialectical linkage? / Adebayo Adedeji Models in popular organization and participation / Inya A. Eteng Modes of social organization: their implications for popular participation / Onigu Otite and Sina Kawonise The case studies in the national context: an introductory note / Onigu Otite and Sina Kawonise Prospects for sustainable democracy and accountability in Afijio, Oyo State / 'Kunle Amuwo Women and empowerment in Dekina, Kogi State / Samuel Egwu Age grades in the civil society of Ethiope East, Delta State / Onigu Otite Civil society in a mixed urban and rural area: Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State / Sina Kawonise Survival and renewal in the grassroots organizations of Mbaitoli, Imo State / Nnamdi C. Ofundu Building on indigenous organizations in Ohaozara, Abia State / Aja Okorie Grassroots development and male-centred societies: Wurno, Sokoto State / Nuhu Yaqub Looking back to the journey forward: renewal from the roots? / Adebayo Adedeji.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Nigeria: Renewal from the Roots: The Struggle for Democratic Development
• Publisher: Zed Books
• Publication Date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1856495108
• ISBN 13: 9781856495103
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Very Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Africa
  • Politics

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Synopsis

Nigeria has earned itself a top place in the league table of politically unstable countries. The scramble for power by politicians and the military has been the undoing of the country, destroying most of what has been built up since independence. Whatever hope there is for a better future rests with the courageous efforts of ordinary people in their communities. Using original research from seven different local areas, Nigerian scholars explore what ordinary villagers are doing to improve their lives through local development initiatives. Apart from throwing light on this little-known dimension of Nigerian life, this book raises fundamental questions on the prospects for popular participation in a conflict-ridden and divided society.