Chude Jideonwo and
Adebola Williams, co-founders of StateCraft Inc., the nation-building company
under RED, are set to host the launch of their new book, ‘How to Win Elections
in Africa: Parallels with Donald Trump’ at Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut
on Wednesday, 8 November, 2017.
The book is a
comprehensive guide to understanding the factors that help make an election
successful, drawing from global trends and attitudes of electorates the world
over. It highlights the crucial but not indispensable roles that legacy,
political parties and other establishments play in determining the outcomes of
elections.
“This book is for
everyone—nation-builders, activists, social engineers, engaged citizens—looking
to understand the tectonic shifts taking place in the African election
landscape. It takes the reader through the experience of feeling the pulse of a
nation while highlighting the determining factors of how citizens express their
true democratic will during elections,” said Chude Jideonwo. "Our experiences
so far have given us unique insights into the socio-political imperatives that
currently define African democracies, and the task to enable anyone desiring to
put themselves forward inspired this book."
Jane Wales, former
Special Assistant to President Bill Clinton and Senior Director, National
Security Council describes the book as a “fresh perspective on forces shaping
African and global politics, including the information revolution and economic
integration, and examines the ways in which activists can harness those forces
to build citizen-led movements.”
Taking place a year
after the American elections that swept to Donald Trump into the presidency,
‘How to Win Elections in Africa’ will launch at the Henry R. Luce Hall, 34
Hillhouse Avenue, New Haven, Connecticut. It is co-sponsored by the Yale
Council on African Studies.
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