The book brings together the voices of African and European politicians and experts in a deep, practitioner-based assessment of the essential relationship between democracy and human development. Contributors come from a variety of positions, from the NEPAD Agency CEO and the President of the European People’s Party, to representatives of African regional parliaments and networks, diplomacy and academia. This thought-provoking collection contributes to the debate on a range of challenges and opportunities that will ultimately determine the development future of Africa.