Dylan Gleeman

The Oldest Continuous Democracy in Africa is Reported to be on a Negative Governance Trajectory by Dylan Gleeman

Botswana gained independence from the United Kingdom in 1966 and, since its liberation, has had free and fair elections. It has also averaged an 8.7% annual economic growth rate until 2008...

Ivory Coast’s Democratic Transgression by Dylan Gleeman

Boston University

Ivory Coast is in a clearly defined erosion of their democracy. Democratic erosion is a gradual process that transpires when elected leaders progressively undermine democracy. Oftentimes, it is...