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UCL Uncovering Politics

What Can Democracies Learn From Dictatorships?

May 4, 2023
33:02

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  • Struggling democracies can learn from autocracies like Singapore in terms of infrastructure development, human capital investment, and long-term planning.
  • Democracies should focus on effective governance and learn from autocratic exceptions to address challenges such as poor governance and declining public trust.

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Lessons from autocracies on effective governance

Autocracies like Singapore offer lessons on effective governance for struggling democracies. The author argues that democracies can learn from successful autocracies in terms of infrastructure development, human capital investment, and long-term planning. While democracies have electoral accountability, they often lack long-term thinking and investment. The author suggests implementing five-year plans, similar to China, focusing on critical areas like healthcare or infrastructure. Additionally, younger politicians focused on long-term goals are seen as a positive trend. Overall, democracies should focus on effective governance, learn from autocratic exceptions, and maintain their liberal character.

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