Political Party Funding, State Capture, and Reforms in West African Democracies
Published online on January 28, 2026
Abstract
American Behavioral Scientist, Ahead of Print.
Empirical evidence shows that both illegitimate and legitimate sources of political parties’ funding can undermine democracy, skew electoral outcomes, and enable state capture. While illegitimate financing is often the focus, this article argues that ...
Empirical evidence shows that both illegitimate and legitimate sources of political parties’ funding can undermine democracy, skew electoral outcomes, and enable state capture. While illegitimate financing is often the focus, this article argues that ...