Democracy and good governance in Africa: theoretical and methodological issues / Said Adejumobi -- African civil society, democracy and development / Abdalla Bujra -- Multi-party democracy and ethnic divisions in Africa: are they compatible? / Archie Mafeje -- The impact of ethnic conflicts on local governance and democratisation in Africa: the case of Western Kenya / Pius Kakai Wanyonyi -- Democracy, gender, and governance in Africa / Ruth Meena -- Soft states, strong states and development management in Africa / Ali Abdel G. Ali -- Between democracy and development in Africa: what are the missing links? / Said Adejumobi -- Civil society, the OAU and the African Union / Abdul. K. Mohammed -- Democracy, civil society, and good governance in Ghana / Joseph Ayee -- Pluralist politics and democratisation in Kenya: prospects and obstacles / Adams Oloo and Walter Oyugi -- Democracy and good governance in Zambia: the unfulfilled expectations / Jotham Momba -- Making democracy work in Nigeria: the civil society and constitutional reform / Otive Igbuzor -- Political marginalisation vs. good governance: the case of pastoralists in Ethiopia / Melakou Tegegn -- Conclusion: sustaining liberal democracy and good governance in Africa: the road ahead / Said Adejumobi and Abdalla Bujra.