There’s a disconnect between how the state interacts with citizens and how citizens engage with the state, which hampers governance
Despite consultations, public hearings, and government gazettes, efforts to foster meaningful engagement beyond elections remain inadequate
South Africans should not have to rely on heroes like Patricia de Lille to save us, we need functioning and fit for purpose institutions
The annual Ibrahim Index of African Governance also pointed to a deteriorating business climate and poor job creation
UNDP director for democratic governance <strong>Geraldine Fraser-Moleketi</strong> speaks to the <em>M&G</em> about democracy in Africa.