People and governance

The 1980s saw a move away from authoritarian rule towards greater political freedom and democracy. A positive trend, but there is still some way to go before people in developing countries are truly in command of their Lives. Even where citizens can elect their leaders in regular, free and fair elections, they seldom have achieved full political participation. If people in developing countries are to influence development, the trend towards democracy will have to widen and deepen.

Related Subject(s): Economic and Social Development