TRANSITION TO MULTI PARTY DEMOCRACY

Abstract

This research paper is a comparative study of the transition to multiparty democracy between Uganda and South Korea. The research will focus on showing why Uganda has not transformed fully democratically as South Korea despite the similar historical paths such as colonization, coup détats, suspension of constitutions, dictatorships and military rule. This will be done by critically analyzing the role of ethnicity, religion and foreign influence in the democratization process of both countries. It also describes the political systems of both countries more so shows why and whether it was inevitable to change to multiparty democracy in both countries. Finally concludes with lessons and recommendations drawn from Korean transition to full democracy.