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Do Legislatures Matter? Strengthening Governance in Africa

Do Legislatures Matter? Strengthening Governance in Africa
Published: January 22, 2013
This report summarizes a roundtable discussion exploring the question, “do legislatures matter?” It shares insights from the wide range of participants at the event and their responses to three questions:
1. What do African legislatures do?
2. Do legislatures in Africa act as checks on executive power?
3. How should we measure legislative effectiveness?
Author: Nathan Bowers-Krishnan
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