What is the best timing for post-conflict elections? : the cases of the First and Second Liberian Civil War

The timing of post-conflict elections is a critical element that requires careful consideration to minimize the risk of producing adverse results. Through examining the literature and studying Liberia's 1997 and 2005 elections, this work seeks to identify the best timing practices for post-contlict elections. The theoretical basis, which is inspired by the works of Roland Paris and Terrence Lyons, is that if the circumstances are to permit the long-term goal of democratization, then post-conflict elections should follow a protracted transition period prior to holding the election.

Grantor dc:publisher.institution

Department of Political Studies

Year dc:date.issued

2011

Author dc:creator

• Pentenrieder, Justin

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Akokpari, John

Language dc:language.iso

eng

Handle dc:identifier.uri

http://hdl.handle.net/11427/10942

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:open.uct.ac.za:11427/10942