CEU Electronic Theses and Dissertations, 2010
| Author | Tetteh, Ruby Saakor |
|---|---|
| Title | FREE MOVEMENT AND CITIZENSHIP WITHIN THE SOUTHERN AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY |
| Summary | In pre-historic times, individuals and groups travelled to other geographical settings without restrictions. This has not been possible in modern times as the state has become the decider of entry to its terrain. However, in recent times visa requirements are being relaxed within the supranational space towards a new notion of free movement of persons where nationals of Member State(s) (MS) become citizens and able to move across borders. Nevertheless, this notion of citizenship within the political commune is yet to materialize within the Southern African Development Community (SADC). The challenge to this concept of citizenship and free movement of persons is largely attributed to political, socio-economic, legal and security concerns. These include the unavailability of an appropriate legal framework and commitment to the integration agenda, weak civil society to influence policy which according to neo-functionalism is likely to slow down political integration, economic inequalities of MS, perceived influx of migrants and the South African puzzle. Accordingly, these are issues for SADC to address. Additionally, SADC might have to review the whole notion of free movement of persons under a new legal framework that adopts the replica of citizenship within the European Union (EU) but suitable to local conditions. This may grant liberties to citizens within the supranational space such as the right of movement, voting rights, access to political power, residence and enjoy other freedoms as may be agreed. |
| Supervisor | Puetter Uwe |
| Department | Public Policy MA |
| Full text | https://www.etd.ceu.edu/2010/tetteh_ruby-saakor.pdf |
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