{"product_id":"the-power-of-the-vote-martin-ott-9789990876581","title":"The Power of the Vote","description":"The 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Martin Ott\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 9990876584\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9789990876581\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Kachere Series\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/05\/2000\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 344\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.12lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.93h x 6.09w x 0.87d","brand":"Martin Ott","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48437854699775,"sku":"9789990876581","price":62.37,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_88b0c013-13e4-4bb5-9d72-c4e1faffc836.jpg?v=1777167222","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-power-of-the-vote-martin-ott-9789990876581","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}