This book considers how workplace democracy can broaden and deepen the democratisation process in Africa. It encompasses many countries including : Cape Verde, Burkina Faso, Mali, Gunea, Ghana, South Africa, Zambia, Tanzania and Zimbabwe.

The book’s main argument is that democracy can only survive if it is participatory, that participatory democracy is a necessary condition for sustainable development, and that trade unions are ideally placed to contribute to the democratisation of the economy

The book is organized in three parts. Part 1sets the background of the research and the underlying theory. Part 2 presents the learning experiences within different countries. The concluding Part 3 considers the broad implications of the research findings for policy making on democratic participation, with a particular emphasis on the role of trade unions

"This book has an astonishing depth and expanse, covering 10
countries and based on over years of experience of research and implementation. It is also compelling in its coherent blend of theory, extensive empirical data and policy prescription.”
Professor Raymond Market, Auckland University of Technology New Zealand

“This study, splendidly written by one of the most prominent international experts in the field, is indispensable for everybody interested in the democratic future of Africa. I highly recommend it."
Professor Manfred Weiss, Johann Wolfgang Goethe University,
Frankfurt, Germany