Publications

This paper analyzes the substantial growth of the popular focus on AIDS as a public problem in South Africa. The authors find that everyday experiences with AIDS, rather than any increase in attention...chevron_right

This publication analyzes the results of a survey that measures levels of support for democracy in Ghana. The results reveal strong support for democracy and democratic institutions in Ghana and an al...chevron_right

This publication analyzes the results of a survey that measures public opinion in Ghana on economic liberalization and its perceived impacts. The authors find that the idea of a market economy continu...chevron_right

This paper discusses strategies for gauging both traditional values and attitudes to democracy across nations. The authors are concerned with the reliability and validity of national surveys previousl...chevron_right

Cette étude porte sur la perception populaire du processus de démocratisation au Bénin. Les auteurs constatent que, si l’adhésion à la démocratie dans son interprétation libérale est manifeste, le niv...chevron_right

This publication analyzes the political trends in Uganda, which show Ugandans are split about the political direction for the country. The authors find that a majority of Ugandans are opposed to the c...chevron_right

This paper examines the gaps between men and women in Uganda in terms of how they think about the political transition underway in their country. It explores whether differences in opinion between men...chevron_right

This publication measures mass satisfaction with democracy in Lesotho before and after the electoral reform of 2002. The authors analyze Lesotho's transition from a majoritarian to mixed electoral sys...chevron_right

This paper discusses the durability of political goods in shaping mass attitudes during Nigeria's democratic transition. The authors analyze results from surveys conducted in Nigeria between January 2...chevron_right

This publication explores the nature of democracy in Namibia and attitudes among the voting population. The authors analyze survey data from interviews conducted in 1999 and 2002. The report covers pe...chevron_right

This paper reveals key findings of the 2003 survey in Malawi on the demand and supply of democracy. The authors analyze survey data by focusing on the social, political and economic contexts that shap...chevron_right

This publication is concerned with research methods to measure mass support for democracy. The authors examine democratic support beyond conventional binaries such as 'democratic' and 'authoritarian' ...chevron_right

This paper explores competing perspectives on analyzing African politics. The author argues that literature concerning political development is divided into two main groups: regime-centered and state-...chevron_right

This paper discusses African attitudes toward ethnic identification based on survey data from 1999 to 2001. The first section examines respondent's opinions in nine African countries with regard to et...chevron_right

This paper explores Zimbabwean perceptions of the economy and political climate in 2004. The authors contrast the results with survey data collected in 1999 and examine changes in public opinion over ...chevron_right