African school of thought: The missing ideology in finding a solution to sub‐Saharan African insecurity. (19th July 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Senu, Oluwafemi; Daranijoh, Folarin
• Is Part Of: Development policy review. Volume 36(2018:Mar.)Supplement 2
• Page Start: O1004
• Page End: O1018
• Publication Date: 2018-07-19
• Subjects: development and insecurity -- ideology -- political culture; Developing countries -- Economic policy -- Periodicals; Economic assistance -- Developing countries -- Periodicals; Technical assistance -- Developing countries -- Periodicals; 338.91
• DOI: 10.1111/dpr.12397
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0950-6764

Abstract

Abstract: Post‐colonial sub‐Saharan Africa continually experiences a collapse of consensual democracy as an ideology and system of governance. Poverty, greed and corruption have bred political instability, conflicts and dependence on exporting primary products. For post‐colonial Africa to feel truly independent, its adoption of consensual democracy needs to be sincere. Ideological theories, the epistemological origins of development programmes, and the philosophy of choice cherished in consensual democracy have been overlooked in current African political cultures, which habitually disregard grassroots voices. Using the Department for International Development's Research Strategy (2008–2013), the article explores how ideological functions transcend the political cultures, underdevelopment and insecurities of sub‐Saharan Africa. It is hoped that the possibility of sustainable development may be enhanced by the inclusion of an African school of thought.