As democracy promoters, we also need to pay a lot of attention to the material needs of people... When these material needs are not satisfied, people will be more willing to give nondemocratic forms a chance.

Adem Abebe

This episode was made in partnership with the Constitution Building Programme at International IDEA

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Adem Abebe is a senior advisor on constitution-building processes at International IDEA. He supports transitions from conflict and authoritarianism to peace and democracy, generates cutting edge knowledge, convenes platforms for dialogue and advocates for change. Adem is also Vice President of the African Network of Constitutional Lawyers, which promotes democratic constitutionalism across the continent.

Key Highlights

• Introduction - 0:20
• Why Military Coups Happen - 4:05
• Holding Back Political Institutions - 19:23
• Restoring Constitutional Order - 34:31
• The Role of Constitutions - 48:54

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