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GPA621S - GOVERANCE AND POLITICS IN AFRICA - 1ST OPP - NOVEMBER 2024 |
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nAmlBIA UnlVERSITY
OF SCIEnCE AnD TECHnOLOGY
FACULTY OF COMMERCE, HUMAN SCIENCES ANO EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
QUALIFICATION: Bachelor of Public Management
QUALIFICATION CODE: 07BPMN
COURSE NAME: Governance and
Politics in Africa
DATE: November 2024
LEVEL: 6
COURSE CODE: GPA621S
PAPER: THEORY
DURATION: 3 Hours
MARKS: 100
FIRST OPPORTUNITY EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER
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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 QUESTION PAPER CONSISTS OF 2 PAGES (Including this front page)
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Question 1
Evaluate the decline of legitimacy in most African states especially in the post-
independence era. Use relevant examples to illustrate your answers.
(25)
Question 2
Critically discuss and analyse the postcolonial influences and its impact on African
governance and politics. Use practical examples to motivate your answer.
(25)
Question 3
Explain and describe the classes commonly analysed in an African context. Use
relevant examples to illustrate your answer.
(25)
Question 4
Outline the common three-stratum model of class as postulated by Max Weber. Use
practical examples to motivate your answers.
(25)
Question 5
Evaluate the Structural Adjustment Programme (SAP) and Heavily Indebted Poor
Countries (HIPCs) Programme and its consequences for African states.
(25)
Question 6
Explain the crisis of governance in African states and identify at least five (5) principles
of good governance. Use practical examples to illustrate your answers.
(25)
TOTAL MARKS (100)