Ivory Coast is in a severe politico-military crisis since 2002. The Country is almost under the administration of the international community. Presidential elections seem to be the only solution to stop this crisis. The national and the international communities put their trust on Robert Beugre Mambe for clean presidential elections. However, Beugre Mambe does not seem to deserve this trust. He decided to favor a candidate and was caught.
Table of Contents
A.) Introduction:
B.) Facts Description:
1.) Crisis Background:
2.) The Struggle of Houphouet’s Heirs:
3.) Bedie’s Power and the Political Coup:
4.) General Guei and the Military Transition:
5.) The Election of President Gbagbo and the Mass Grave Discovery:
6.) The 2002 Crisis:
7.) The Failed Peace Agreements:
8.) The Ouagadougou Peace Agreements:
9.) Partial Conclusion:
C.) General Analysis:
1.) Brief Summary of the Facts:
2.) Partial Conclusion:
D.) Actualization:
1.) Patrick Dobel’s Contribution on Public Integrity:
2.) A brief Analysis of Beugre Mambe’s Downfall:
3.) Partial Conclusion:
E.) General Recommendations:
F.) Conclusion:
G.) References:
Objectives and Research Themes
This work examines the politico-military crisis in Ivory Coast, focusing on the critical role of public integrity within political leadership. The author explores how the lack of ethical standards and the pursuit of power at any cost—culminating in election fraud—have exacerbated the nation's instability and hindered the resolution of the 2002 conflict.
- Historical evolution of the Ivorian political crisis since 1987.
- Analysis of key political actors and their failure to uphold public integrity.
- The impact of international and local peace agreements on state stability.
- The role of the Independent Election Commission (CEI) and the election fraud scandal of 2010.
- Theoretical application of Patrick Dobel’s concepts on political ethics and moral integrity.
Excerpt from the Book
1.) Crisis Background:
Here we are going to present a summary that starts from the first president Felix Houphouet Boigny who played very well his role of façade President near France.
For the Ivorians who were ignoring his economic and political connections with France, Houphouet Boigny was a very good President. Nobody knew his hidden deal of granting sixty five per cent of Cote D’Ivoire’s resources to France as revealed by Koulibaly Mamadou (2005).
According to Atlas du Monde severe economic crisis compelled Houphouet to declare in 1987, his inability to pay the debts of Cote D’Ivoire to the IMF and the World Bank who imposed him a Prime Minister: Alassane Dramane Ouattara. His role was to take unpopular measures that would improve the economy and pay the above named Bretenwood Institutions(2006). Houphouet’s health was more and more fragile, and he had to choose through constitution the person who would continue his power in case he dies.
Summary of Chapters
A.) Introduction: Defines public integrity and outlines the research objective, which is to analyze the erosion of ethical values among Ivorian political figures.
B.) Facts Description: Provides a historical narrative of the Ivorian crisis, covering the transition from the Houphouet-Boigny era through various military coups and peace agreements.
C.) General Analysis: Investigates the specific fraud scandal involving Robert Beugre Mambe and the Independent Election Commission in 2010.
D.) Actualization: Applies Patrick Dobel’s political integrity theories to the behavior of the CEI leadership to explain the downfall of moral standards in the context of the Ivorian elections.
E.) General Recommendations: Proposes that the resignation or removal of compromised officials is necessary to restore the credibility of the electoral process.
F.) Conclusion: Summarizes how political betrayal and a lack of public integrity have prevented the attainment of peaceful, democratic elections in Ivory Coast.
G.) References: Lists the academic, journalistic, and institutional sources supporting the analysis.
Keywords
Public Integrity, Ivory Coast, Political Crisis, Election Fraud, Robert Beugre Mambe, Independent Election Commission (CEI), Patrick Dobel, Political Ethics, Cote D'Ivoire, Governance, Presidential Elections, Moral Integrity, Leadership.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core subject of this assignment?
The assignment explores the relationship between public integrity and the political instability in Ivory Coast, specifically looking at how dishonest leadership has fueled the 2002 politico-military crisis.
What are the primary themes discussed?
The main themes include the history of Ivorian political crises, the role of international intervention, the necessity of ethical conduct for public officials, and the specific impact of election fraud on democratic processes.
What is the author's main research goal?
The goal is to determine why maintaining public integrity is the essential prerequisite for ending the ongoing crisis in Ivory Coast and establishing credible, peaceful elections.
Which scientific methodology is utilized?
The author employs a historical-analytical approach, utilizing documentation of past events, news reports, and theoretical frameworks from political science, such as Patrick Dobel’s work on moral integrity in public office.
What is covered in the main body of the work?
The main body covers the historical background of the crisis, an analysis of key political figures (Houphouet, Bedie, Guei, Gbagbo), and a deep dive into the 2010 electoral fraud scandal orchestrated by the CEI.
How can one define the work using keywords?
The work is best defined by terms like Public Integrity, Political Ethics, Ivorian Crisis, Election Fraud, and Governance.
What does the author suggest as a solution to the CEI crisis?
The author argues that for the sake of national stability and to avoid further bloodshed, Robert Beugre Mambe must be removed from his position and replaced by an honest individual.
How does the author interpret Patrick Dobel's concept of reflexive equilibrium?
It is interpreted as the necessary harmony between a public official's private convictions and their public actions, which is essential to withstand the corrosive nature of political power.
- Quote paper
- Assoa Ettien (Author), 2009, Ivory Coast: Public Integrity as the Main Quality to put an end to the 2002 Politico-military Crisis, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.hausarbeiten.de/document/156606
