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Title: | Liberia's Search for Resolution to Government Puzzle |
Author: | Seyon, Patrick L.N. |
Year: | 2000 |
Periodical: | Liberian Studies Journal |
Volume: | 25 |
Issue: | 2 |
Pages: | 3-24 |
Language: | English |
Geographic term: | Liberia |
Subjects: | political change democracy Politics and Government |
Abstract: | Liberia's history is a powerful force influencing current developments in the country. The lack of a democratic tradition, the imperial nature of the State and the imperial presidency it produced, make it difficult for Liberia to escape its past and enter a future. Liberia's current sociopolitical structure and institutions are a major part of Liberia's problems; thus, they cannot be looked to for a solution. They must be replaced. The Liberian State must be reinvented. There is a compelling necessity for good governance, involving participation, transparency and accountability, the rule of law, an independent judiciary, and leadership. This calls for broad-based community and national dialogue, the convening of a sovereign national conference, the drafting of a national development plan and a new constitution, and a referendum on the role of the military. Bibliogr., notes, ref. |