DEMOCRATISATION OF POLITCAL PARTIES IN CÔTE D'IVOIRE: REALITY OR MYTH?


Özoral B., Mamadou K. D.

İstanbul Ticaret Üniversitesi Dış Ticaret Dergisi, cilt.1, sa.2, ss.51-60, 2023 (Hakemli Dergi)

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This study examines the democratisation of political parties in Côte d'Ivoire, focusing on three major
parties: PDCI(Parti Democratique Côte d'Ivoire), RHDP(Rally of Houphouetistis for Democracy and
Peace) and FPI(Ivorian Popular Front). Content analysis was used to assess organizational democracy,
internal stability and their impact on democratic challenges. The findings indicate low organizational
democracy and stability. They also have a weak democratic culture, which affects their internal
dynamics. Obstacles to democracy include poor succession planning, inadequate finances, aging leaders,
restrictions on opposition parties, undemocratic practices and opaque internal workings. It is important
to note that the study's findings are specific to the three selected parties and may not apply to all political
parties in Côte d'Ivoire.