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Mali (Vol 3, 2006)

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Martin van Vliet
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Walter van Beek
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The state of Malian consensus democracy and the question of whether it should be continued was an important political issue throughout the year. The consensus model was instituted following the 2002 elections, when all major parties rallied around (independent) President Amadou Toumani Touré (ATT). Providing for a stable political climate and a smooth decision-making process, the consensus model has also been based on a rather small (and closed) group of elite politicians with links to ordinary citizens, thus weakening the functioning of political parties. In addition, the lack of parliamentary opposition led to a reduction in the quality of political debate and the checks and balances within the political system.

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