In Africa Unbound John Mulaa writes about the evolution of governance. He asks:
How long will it take countries that have sharp divisions to move to the next stage of more “normal” democratic practice where winners take the reins of power and losers wait their turn? That will depend on whether or not the coalition-forming elite recognize the importance of institutional development as a bulwark against arbitrary rule. Because coalition partners mistrust each other, they are more likely to push for “neutral” institutions that do not give advantage to the other side. With time, the institutions will develop constituencies of their own and could become the protectors of national interests. Then political competition will no longer be a life and death struggle...[continue reading]
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