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GPA621S - GOVERNANCE AND POLITICS IN AFRICA - 1st Opp - Nov 2025 |
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nAm IBIA UnlVERSITY
OF SCIEnCE RnD TECHn0L0GY
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: October/November 2025
PAPER: 1
DURATION: 3 Hours
MARKS: 100
FIRST OPPORTUNITY EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER
EXAMINER
Dr. Fred Koita
MODERATOR: Dr. Tekla Amutenya
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 QUESTION PAPER CONSISTS OF 2 PAGES (Including this front page)
PERMISSIBLE MATERIALS: NONE
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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, with reference to at least one African case study. Use relevant examples to motivate
your answer.
(25)
Question 4
Analyse the concept of corruption within the context of African governance and politics, using
practical examples to support your answers.
(25)
Question 5
Privatisation of public assets is one of the most controversial issues of institutional
arrangements and governance in an African State. Discuss the lessons learnt from Namibia,
other African countries and the global experiences regarding the implementation of
privatisation of public assets.
(25)
Question 6
Contextualise the concept 'failed state' and contrast weak and strong states within the context
of African governance and politics. Use practical and relevant examples to motivate your
answer.
(25)
TOTAL MARKS (100)
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