This paper examined the effects of political fragility on political transition and recommended a theoretical framework, and better intervention measures for uplifting a fragile state while also examining the assumption that political transition is the bridge to democratization .
KeywordsPolitical FragilityPolitical TransitionSocial Contract Theoryand Social Accountability Theory
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