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GPA621S - GOVERANCE AND POLITICS IN AFRICA - 2ND OPP - JANUARY 2025 |
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nAmlBIA unlVERSITY
OF SCIEnCE AnD TECHnOLOGY
FACULTY OF COMMERCE, HUMAN SCIENCES AND EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
QUALIFICATION : Bachelor of Public Management
QUALIFICATION CODE: 07BPMN
LEVEL: 6
COURSE NAME: Governance and Politics
in Africa
COURSE CODE: GPA621S
SESSION: January 2025
PAPER: THEORY
DURATION: 3 Hours
MARKS: 100
SECOND OPPORTUNITY EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER
EXAMINER
Mr. Fred Koita
MODERATOR: Mr. Joshua Mario
INSTRUCTIONS
1. The question paper consists of six (6) questions of 25 marks
each.
2. Answer any four (4) questions.
3. Write clearly and neatly.
4. Number the answers clearly.
5. Read the questions carefully before answering.
THIS EXAMINATION CONSISTS OF 2 PAGES (Including this front page)
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Question 1
Critique and evaluate the main variables for understanding the variety of political
experiences that have shaped African countries and its people. Use practical and
relevant examples to motivate your answer.
(25)
Question 2
Analyse the politically relevant elements of colonial inheritance in Africa. Illustrate your
answer with relevant practical examples.
(25)
Question 3
Evaluate the causes of ethnic conflict in African states and its effects on African
governance and politics. Use relevant examples to motivate your answer.
(25)
Question 4
Explain the concept of corruption in the context of African governance and politics. Use
practical examples to illustrate your answers.
(25)
Question 5
Privatisation of public assets is one of the most controversial issues of institutional
arrangements and governance in an Africa State. State the lessons learnt from Namibia
and other places of the African Continent and the global environment relating to
plunging into privatization of public assets.
(25)
Question 6
Contextualise the concept 'failed stale' and contrast weak and strong states in the
African context. Use practical and relevant examples to motivate your answer.
(25)
TOTAL MARKS (100)