A view that appears to be gaining traction in some policy circles is that African countries need a benevolent dictator.

The argument runs along the lines of suggesting that we’re not quite ready for democracy: due to democracy’s apparent inability to produce economic growth, we should resort to a kind of autocracy that delivers material dividends. Some have framed this as a choice between inclusive and effective governance. ..

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