The future of democracy in Melanesia
What role for outside powers
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12582404 |
|---|---|
| Authors | John Henderson (0000-0002-8598-5560, University of Canterbury, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2003 |
| Volume | 44 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 225-241 |
| Publication date | 2003-12-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Asia Pacific Viewpoint (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1360-7456 • E-ISSN: 1467-8373 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1111/j.1467-8373.2003.00212.x |
| OpenAlex | W2155141350 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 4 |
| References cited | 8 |
This paper critically examines the role of outside powers, particularly Australia and New Zealand, in meeting the challenges to democracy in Melanesia. The shortcomings of the Westminster political system in the fragmented societies of Melanesia are contrasted with the possible advantages of a Presidential system. The ‘good governance’ requirements of aid donors are considered, along with more direct forms of intervention – including armed forces in the case of the Solomon Islands. The paper concludes that democracy cannot be imposed, and that attempts to do so makes nonsense of the term
Corporate governance · Democracy · Democratic system · Economics · Management · Nonsense · Political economy · Political science · Politics · Presidential system · Sociology · Australian History and Society · Island Studies and Pacific Affairs · Law · New Zealand Economic and Social Studies · Public Administration
| Citations per year | 0.21 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2007 - 2013 (7) |
| Highly cited | No |