This volume explores the issues and debates surrounding the ongoing processes of democratization in sub-Saharan Africa, illuminating the central dynamics characterizing Africa's democratic experiments, and considering the connections between democratization and economic, social, and cultural developments on the continent.

Part 1: The politics and paths of regime development 1. Neopatrimonialism and democracy 2. Pathways to democracy 3. Post-conflict democratization and power-sharing 4. The impact of foreign aid 5. Natural resources Part 2: Institutional dynamics 6. Federalism and devolution 7. The struggle for presidential term limits 8. Executive power and horizontal development 9. The politics of legislative development 10. Judicial power 11. Militaries 12. Electoral administration Part 3: Political mobilization and voting dynamics 13. Voting behavior 14. Clientelism 15. Campaign strategies 16. Political parties and party systems 17. Opposition coalitions 18. The use of electoral violence Part 4: The politics of identity 19. Christianity and democracy 20. Islam and democracy 21. Gender politics 22. Ethnic politics 23. Generational dynamics and the politics of youth Part 5: Social forces from below 24. Public opinion and democratic legitimacy 25. Civil society 26. Digital media, networked spaces, and politics 27. Popular protest and accountability 28. Urban politics Part 6: The consequences of democracy 29. Economic growth and development 30. Corruption 31. Sexual minority rights 32. Citizenship