Megatrends and the Future of Democracy in Africa. How Do the Youth Bulge, Urbanization and Digitalization Shape African Politics? - Kiel Institute

Authors

Hackenesch
C.
Gutheil
L.
Heidland
T.
Nshakira-Rukundo
E.
Schweickert
R.
M. Tull
D.

Publication Date

01/2025

DOI

10.18449/2025MTA-WP16

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Africa

Africa’s future will be young, urban and digital, but will it be more democratic? This Working Paper explores how age, urbanization and access to social media shape African citizens’ political attitudes, their willingness to participate in democratic institutions, and forms of collective action.

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