Nyerere’s Socialism and African Politics in Relation to Development
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Ujamaa, socialism, Ujamaa Philosophy, African LeadershipAbstract
This paper discusses the Ujamaa philosophy and what it advocated as fostered by Julius Nyerere. The work relates the Ujamaa philosophy with socialism and how the combination of the two can be applied in advancing the African political leadership. The paper further exemplifies on the hindrances of application of Ujamaa and suggests ways through which the philosophy can be advanced.
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