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The authors of this collection interrogate the political health of African political parties and evaluate the theory and practice of party functions, ideology and structure. Through fresh analysis using a variety of case studies, they question the democratic credentials of African political parties and propose new methods for achieving inclusive, broad-based representation.

Themes include the evolution and institutionalisation of African political parties; the unique historical, political and social circumstances that shaped their structures and functions.Morten Bøås In the governance trajectory, the authors question the relationship between African political parties and government; political parties and representation; political parties and electoral systems; and political parties and parliament. Case studies include Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe and many others.

This volume pairs practical and theoretical insights on experimentation while advancing new models of transdisciplinary research, teaching, and institutional transformation.

Transdisciplinary Experiments explores how experimental approaches can reshape research, education, and institutions in higher education to respond to today’s complex and interconnected challenges. Grounded in the idea that experimentation can open up new possibilities, the volume examines how transdisciplinary teaching and learning can inspire change across disciplines, sectors, and cultures.