Title: Nigeria
Description: There is a paradoxical relationship between democracy and development in Nigeria. In the twenty years of electoral democracy, poverty, inequality, unemployment, underemployment and insecurity have increased. The economy has remained dependent on primary sectors - agriculture and oil - and low value added services. The aspiration that by 2020, Nigeria would become one of the twenty leading economies in the world has not been achieved. The political elite have captured the state for personal gains and unsurprisingly, Nigeria remains one of the most corrupt countries in the world. While democracy remains the best form of government, its credibility and legitimacy are undermined when it does not yield developmental dividends for a majority of Nigerians.  This book examines the factors that account for the current situation in Nigeria; offers practical solutions on how the deficiencies of electoral democracy can be overcome; and suggests how Nigeria can promote inclusive development. It calls for a developmentalist coalition driven by ideology of development nationalism, to come together to address the development challenges facing the country so as to achieve democratic development. --on back cover.
Subjects: Democracy, Politics and government, Economic development
Places: Nigeria
Time periods: 2007-