Comparative Constitutionalism and Good Governance in the Commonwealth

The central role that good, effective and capable governance plays in the economic and social development of a country is now widely recognised. Using the Commonwealth countries of eastern and southern Africa, this book analyses some of the key constitutional issues in the process of developing, strengthening and consolidating the capacity of states to ensure the good governance of their peoples.

Utilising comparative material, the book seeks to draw lessons, both positive and negative, about the problems of constitutionalism in the region and, in doing so, critically addresses the legal issues involved in seeking to make constitutions ‘work’ in practice.

• Considers key constitutional problems affecting Commonwealth African countries
• Comparative study of Commonwealth countries in eastern and southern Africa
• Contributes to the debate on the promotion and protection of good governance