The African Union and Its Institutions

Download or read book The African Union and Its Institutions written by John Akokpari and published by Jacana Media. This book was released on 2008 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by eminent scholars on Africa and practitioners who have worked in or with the African Union (AU), this report brings together the analysis and research of 17 largely Pan-African scholars, policymakers, practitioners, and civil society representatives. A particularly timely and welcome addition to the pioneering literature about this young and potentially powerful institution, this analysis presents a positive but realistic picture of the AU while diagnosing several key challenges, including Africa’s security and governance problems.