| Abbreviations | |
| Glossary | |
| Contributors | |
| Acknowledgements | |
| Preface | |
| 1 | Democratisation in Ethiopia: Some Notes on Theory and Methodology | 1 |
| 2 | A Process of Democratisation or Control? The Historical and Political Context | 26 |
| 3 | 'Women Are Not Corrupt': The Elections in Addis Ababa in a Gender Perspective | 45 |
| 4 | Prospects for Democracy, Agro-ecology and Civil Society: The Elections in Amhara Region, Ethiopia's Rural/Urban Hinterland | 63 |
| 5 | Expressions of Control, Fear and Devotion: The Elections in Mekelle and Wukro, Tigray Region | 83 |
| 6 | Dutiful Voters and Non-participants: Campaigns and Elections in Dembi Dollo, Oromiya | 100 |
| 7 | A Population Resisting Local Control and Intimidation?: The Elections in Gedeo, Southern Region | 119 |
| 8 | Political Apathy and Class/Caste Conflict: The Elections in Sidama, Southern Region | 141 |
| 9 | Political Repression and Resistance: The Elections in Hadiya, Southern Region | 156 |
| 10 | Blighting the Seeds of Democracy: The 2001 Local Elections in Addis Ababa and the Central Regions | 179 |
| 11 | Shattered Promises and Hopes: The 2001 Local Elections in Southern Region | 201 |
| 12 | Conclusion: Democracy Unfulfilled? | 230 |
| References | 245 |
| Index | 249 |