Publication Date

Spring 1984

Journal

Virginia Journal of International Law

Abstract

The article examines the challenges of implementing international human rights standards in sub-Saharan Africa, highlighting the tension between human rights and economic development. It argues that while human rights are essential, their realization is impeded by factors such as authoritarian governance, economic disparities, and the legacy of colonialism. The author advocates for a balanced approach that considers these challenges while promoting human rights, emphasizing the need to support pragmatic governance to gradually improve human rights conditions.

Volume

24

Issue

3

First Page

575

Last Page

618

Publisher

University of Virginia School of Law

Disciplines

Human Rights Law | Law

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