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| Contributor | Djima Moussiliou Moustapha, INSAE, Cotonou |
| Title of paper | Perceptions of governance and democracy in urban area in Benin Republic: Case of Cotonou City |
| Abstract | Benin Republic who started a democratisation process in 1990 with remarkable positive results appears to provide a favourable terrain for studies on governance. In effect, after a successful national conference and a peaceful transition, a democratic regime is put in place. Constitutional institutions are functioning well. Electoral consultations are organised as at when due with real alternation possibilities. In short, the foundations for good governance seem to have been laid in the country. A statistical survey involving 6330 individuals aged at least 18 years was conducted in Cotonou and enabled understanding the perception of the population on governance and democracy issues. The results of this survey are very illuminating. As far as democracy is concerned, one notes a general improvement, eventhough, views are divergent. The basic freedoms and human rights are the most respected fundamental values. On governance front, the electoral process, the functioning of the administrative system and the judiciary are wanting, because of corruption, inequity, politicisation, back of credibility and clarity in political orientation, centralisation, etc. People have more confidence in the health system, the educational system, the press, trade-unions and big enterprises than parliament, general administration, judiciary, police, custom and tax administration , and social security. |
| Full document | Perceptions of governance and democracy in urban area in Benin Republic: Case of Cotonou City |
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