... they believed that no amount of funding or charity alone would help the developing world to prosper. That good governance was essential to build a prosperous and democratic society. Rowan Sheppard TMA02 Various examples that support the view that democratisation stimulates development have been seen in India, Sri-Lanka, Vietnam and Uganda. In India the system of famine prevention is linked to democracy. The government cannot ignore the famine problem because of the free media brought about by democracy. Also if the government is not being seen to do the best for the people, the media can influence votes[RK3]. Sri-Lanka has had a long democratic tradition involving holding governments accountable. This has helped to ensure that money is spent on public services and that it is well spent[RK4]. In Vietnam in the early 1980's, Peasant Union, Trades Union, Women's Union and other mass organisations were involved in the decision-making structures of the party. They debated policy ...

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