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2014
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[Editor:] Melber, Henning [Editor:] Mehler, Andreas [Editor:] Walraven, Klaas [Title:] Africa Yearbook Volume 10: Politics, Economy and Society South of the Sahara in 2013 [Publisher:] Brill [Place:] Leiden [Year:] 2014 [Pages:] 195-201
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Brill, Leiden
Abstract: 
Peaceful but undemocratic legislative elections consolidated the power of the Gnassingbé regime in 2013. In view of the absolute majority gained by the ruling party, its inclination to implement meaningful reforms, as demanded by the opposition and the donor community, was reduced further. The growing Islamist threats in neighbouring countries meant that the donor community condoned the delays in democratic reforms including the conduct of local elections, which were pushed back several times. Promising growth prospects were overshadowed by increasing poverty and inequality.
Abstract (Translated): 
Friedliche, aber undemokratische Parlamentswahlen festigten 2013 die Macht des Gnassingbé-Regimes. Angesichts der absoluten Mehrheit der Regierungspartei nahm ihre Bereitschaft, sinnvolle Reformen umzusetzen, wie von der Opposition und der Gebergemeinschaft gefordert, weiter ab. Angesichts der wachsenden islamistischen Bedrohung in den Nachbarländern duldete die Gebergemeinschaft die Verzögerungen bei demokratischen Reformen, einschließlich der Durchführung lokaler Wahlen, die mehrmals verschoben wurden. Vielversprechende Wachstumsaussichten wurden durch zunehmende Armut und Ungleichheit überschattet.
Subjects: 
Togo
Africa Yearbook 2013
domestic policy
foreign affairs
socio-economic development
period under review 2013
JEL: 
F35
F54
N47
Z13
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Accepted Manuscript (Postprint)
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