It is often argued that the enhanced consultation of civil society contributes to the democratization of European and global governance. This collection investigates whether this theoretical argument is supported by empirical evidence. Ten original essays analyze current patterns of civil society consultation in 32 intergovernmental organizations.
It is often argued that the enhanced consultation of civil society contributes to the democratization of European and global governance. This collecti...
Today's democracies suffer from two mutually reinforcing ills: declining problem-solving capacities and a growing disconnect between the people and political elites. Reconstructing Democracy offers case studies in citizen efficacy, showing how people can solve problems locally and thereby quell the frustrations that demagogues prey on.
Today's democracies suffer from two mutually reinforcing ills: declining problem-solving capacities and a growing disconnect between the people and po...
