BORA CMI: Uncertainty as a Strategy: Electoral Processes in Zambia 1991-2001

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Title:	Uncertainty as a Strategy: Electoral Processes in Zambia 1991-2001
Authors:	Rakner, Lise Svåsand, Lars
Keywords:	Elections Zambia
Issue Date:	2003
Publisher:	Chr. Michelsen Institute
Series/Report no.:	CMI Working paper WP 2003: 13
Abstract:	Zambia has held three multiparty elections since its restoration of democracy in 1991. This peaceful transition raised expectations of a smooth process towards democratic consolidation. But similar to experiences from other African countries and Eastern Europe, the Zambian democratic process has remained stuck in a ‘transitional zone’ between actual democracy and authoritarian systems. We argue that Zambian elections fall short of the expectations of a democratic process due to the institutional uncertainty surrounding elections and the weakness of the Zambian Electoral Commission. Despite an alarming economic record the continued uncertainty – of the rules and regulations guiding elections and electoral administration – has maintained the same party in power through three consecutive elections.
URI:	http://hdl.handle.net/10202/163
ISBN:	82-8062-069-9
ISSN:	0804-3639
Appears in Collections:	CMI Collection (Reports, Working Papers, Articles etc.)

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