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Democracy and Economic Development

Democracy and Economic Development

By MANAYUBAHWE KAZANA Leonidas

Welcome to this podcast episode,
In this episode we will take a look on how regime and economic growth are linked especially in Africa. The main question here is "Do Democracy and Economic Development link?".
I will use different literatures for the facts purpose, we will also look at the multiparty democracy in Africa, whether does this enhance development of African countries.
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Democracy and Economic Development: Do They Link?

Democracy and Economic DevelopmentMay 06, 2022

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Democracy and Economic Development: Do They Link?

Democracy and Economic Development: Do They Link?

Welcome to this podcast episode, 

In this episode we will take a look on how regime and economic growth are linked especially in Africa. The main question here is "Do Democracy and Economic Development link?".

I will use different literatures for the facts purpose, we will also look at the multiparty democracy in Africa, whether does this enhance development of African countries.

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Democracy and Economic Development

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