{"product_id":"the-power-of-the-vote-9789990876581","title":"The Power of the Vote","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Martin Ott | Bodo Immink | Bhatupe Mhango\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Kachere Series\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Kachere Series\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Political Process - Campaigns \u0026amp; Elections\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 2004 elections in Malawi were pivotal in the democratisation process of a country, which is undergoing enormous changes in its political landscape. The elections carried a message of democratic hope, however were not free of concern for the future of a stable democracy in the country: the 2004 elections were characterised by voter apathy, registering fewer voters than in 1999. The papers in this book comprise the proceedings of a non-partisan, academic conference, which took place in Malawi after the elections, in July 2004. They consider questions such as: the extent to which the people of the country were fully cognisant of their rights, responsibilities, and appreciated the power of the vote; the reasons for the reduced turnout, and whether or not this of itself represented a form of protest; and whether the elections will provide a stable and predictable foundation for the future. The papers further provide a comprehensive overview of the main aspects of the elections: the electoral process; the political parties; the participation of civil society and faith communities; the roles of the judiciary, media and donors; the management of conflicts; and perspectives of domestic and international observers. Finally, the editors outline a series of recommendations to local and international stakeholders in Malawi's democracy, and provide valuable statistical data.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kachere Series","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47614456692887,"sku":"9789990876581","price":5437.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9789990876581.webp?v=1775093851","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/the-power-of-the-vote-9789990876581","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}