Transformation of the organization of the african unity into African union /
The research studies the international and domestic factors and forces that led to the transformation of Organization of African Unity (OAU) into the African Union (AU). Furthermore, it examines the structural and functional differences between the defunct OAU and the newly emerge AU that replaces t...
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| Format: | Thesis |
| Language: | English |
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Gombak, Selangor :
Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences, International Islamic University Malaysia,
2008
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| Online Access: | http://studentrepo.iium.edu.my/handle/123456789/7209 |
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| Summary: | The research studies the international and domestic factors and forces that led to the
transformation of Organization of African Unity (OAU) into the African Union (AU).
Furthermore, it examines the structural and functional differences between the defunct
OAU and the newly emerge AU that replaces the OAU. In order to reach at
independent findings we investigate various theories in Human Sciences and finally
settle at Easton’s system theory. Easton System theory describes, identifies and
predicts the transformation in the society at both national and international level. The
theory is based on persistence and adaptation of the system. Easton believes that there
is a form of a political system in every society. And this system is not defenseless
against disturbances from the environment. According to this theory systems are
capable of reacting to disturbances and of creating action to adopt either in response to
or in anticipation of disturbances. In this context, the OAU was under constant
pressure from both national and international environments. Nationally, there were
many conflicts within and among nations of Africa and increase in number of those
living on the continent in object poverty. Internationally, the foreign debt owed
primarily to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank (WB) lending
institutions. This massive economic burden hinders the development of Africa, and is
behind poor educational institutions. Furthermore, it impedes economic integration on
the continent. This heavy debt burden is a major impediment to achieve economic
integration within and across regional and sub regional groupings in Africa. It doesn’t
only obstruct regional integration, but also it erodes previous development
achievements. In addition, the forces of globalization were another means to pressure
the OAU to transform and adapt to rising disturbances. Consequently the OAU was
transform into AU. The newly structure political geography is a giant step in the
direction of offering practical transformation. Promoting long-term commitments to
the African Renaissance vision, including the construction of a full participatory AU,
which may be more conducive to economic development, integration and peacebuilding on the continent. |
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| Item Description: | Abstracts in English and Arabic. "A dissertation submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Human Sciences (Political Science)."--On t.p. |
| Physical Description: | x, 114 leaves ; 30 cm. Also available on (4 3/4 in.) computer laser optical disc. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (leaves 109-113). |