الديمغراطية التوافقية: الطريق للاستقرار السياسي في السودان

Abstract

Because of the failure of central or totalitarian government in Sudan, this paper suggests the adoption of “consociational democracy”, which is based on four pillars: wide participation in government, proportional representation, regional autonomy, and veto for minorities. It may be implemented in Sudan on the basis of a federation of the old six provinces; a presidency constituted of the president with a deputy and six assistants representing the provinces; a prime minister from a region different from that of the president; and a cabinet that reflects all parliamentary groups. This principle should also be applicable to the provincial governments.