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Showing 1 to 20 of 71 for “"Civil society organizations"”.
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Selective Suppression: Relations between Civil Society Organizations and the State in Zimbabwe
This study assessed whether civil society organizations in Zimbabwe that have previously been suppressed by the state, currently experience any change in their relations with the state under the Mnangagwa Presidency. I adopted a case study approach to comparatively assess the experiences of two …
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Assets or Liabilities? Civil Society Organizations and Peacebuilding in Bawku East Municipality of Ghana
<p>Numerous studies have argued that civil society organizations (CSOs) have positive effects on society, an argument often defended by reference to the work of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in promoting development, labor solidarity, democratic accountability, and post-materialist causes …
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The Double Edge: Contradictory Functions of Civil Society Organizations in the Tunisian Democratic Process
… 2019). Scholarly consensus credits Tunisia’s civil society, a presence which predates the Arab Spring, with the nation’s successful democratization (Boose, 2013; Yerkes, 2019; Giani, 2019). </p> <p>Despite the clear benefits of its vibrant civil society, Tunisia’s democratic transition and …
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Social status and governmental trust : a study of civil society organizations in Guangzhou, China
Previously, two extreme points describe civil society organizers' intention to engage with the government. Western modernization theories suggest that all civil society organizations oppose the state; and State-dominant theories claim that all the civil society groups depend on the state and …
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Effectiveness of Civil Society Organizations in advocating Change in the Society: A Case of Tanzania Media Women Association (TAMWA)
… was carried out to examine the effectiveness of civil society organizations in advocating change in the society. A case of TAMWA. Specific objectives of the study were to identify areas TAMWA has been successful in advocating change in society, to assess the mechanisms used by TAMWA in advocating …
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Transformation From Below?: The Role of Civil Society Organizations in the Global Governance of the Response to HIV/AIDS.
This thesis contributes to debates on the role of civil society organizations (CSOs) in global governance by asking if their participation in the global response to HIV/AIDS has been transformative – with transformation conceptualized as change towards a more equitable order. Adopting a critical …
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A nemzetközi segélyezés mint globális közjószág: civil szervezetek Afganisztánban = Foreign aid as a global public good: civil society organizations in Afghanistan
A disszertáció azt vizsgálja, hogy a nemzetközi segélyezés mennyiben tekinthető globális közjószágnak. A szerző ezzel a modellel magyarázza a nemzetközi segélyezési rendszer egyes hiányosságait és ebből kiindulva vizsgálja meg, hogy vannak-e olyan eszközök vagy szereplők, amelyek ezeket a …
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The role of social capital and networks in the integration and implementation of health and human rights programmes amongst civil society organizations in Cape Town South Africa
Civil society organisations are lauded as being key stakeholders for the promotion of health and human rights in society. They are well positioned to engage with communities to address growing inequalities such access to health care, increasing violation of health and human rights, poverty and …
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Strategie destigmatizace v organizacích občanské společnosti: případová studie organizací podporujících oběti domácího násilí
… the strategies of destigmatization applied by civil society organizations focused on supporting people at risk of domestic violence. The aim of the thesis is to understand whether and how these organisations apply strategies aimed at reducing the stigma associated with domestic violence, and …
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Peacebuilding and Gender Inclusivity: The Case of Nagorno-Karabakh
<p>The work of women’s groups and civil society organizations led by women in conflict zones is underestimated and under resourced, yet these groups continue to be a voice of the marginalized. By examining the case of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan, focusing on the …
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Realizing the right to health through the use of health print materials in the Western Cape, South Africa
… and practice of the right to health among eight civil society organizations and their constituents.
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Civil society strategies on urban waterways : stewardship, contention, and coalition building
… problems that are confronted by environmental civil society organizations. Despite the many problems, these groups view urban waterways as some of the last available open space in the city and as potential public amenities and natural resources that merit revitalization. This work focuses on …
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Power from the Grassroots : Strategies and Resilience of Cambodian Land and Environmental Activists
… repression, building resilience and amplifying civil society voices. It is situated within a context in which Cambodian civil society faces an increasingly repressive political environment, while land and natural resource conflicts have intensified, affecting local communities and heightening …
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NEGOTIATING CULTURAL IDENTITY IN THE STRUGGLE FOR DEMOCRACY IN ZIMBABWE: POSTCOLONIAL TRANSITIONS AND ENDURANCE
… controlled and privately owned newspapers and 18 civil society organizations involved in the struggle for democracy. I also explored the ideological implications of the newspaper and civil society discourses. The research was guided by three research questions. This research was informed by …
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Crafting Democracy : Civil Society in Post-Transition Honduras
Civil society is frequently singled out as one of the most important factors in the democratization process, but existing research is often imprecise with regard to civil society’s relation to democratic development. This study analyzes how, and under what circumstances, civil society can …
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Enforcement without autonomy : the politics of labor and environmental regulation in Argentina
… the strength of linkages between bureaucrats and civil society organizations, and the level of administrative capacity in the bureaucracy. Strong linkages can facilitate routinized resource sharing and the construction of pro-enforcement coalitions, and administrative capacity determines whether …
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Reconciling Top-down and Bottom-up Models of Civil Society Building in Political Development: Case Studies in Bulgaria
The concept of civil society has gained popularity among development organizations since the end of the cold war. Having a strong civil society is said to be an important foundation for democracy and even a necessity for an effective and prospering economy. This has resulted in large sums of money …
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Expert Interventions for Democracy: The Historical and Epistemological Foundations of International Democracy
… research is the field of professional organizations in North America that promote and assist democratization movements around the world. These organizations use a form of specialized expert knowledge to help activists, politicians and civil society organizations build democratic …
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The Persuasive Effect of YouTube Videos on Food Waste Habits
… scholars, policymakers, environmental and other civil society organizations. There have also been a growing number of efforts to mitigate this problem, an important component of which has been education to provide consumers with a clearer understanding of the food waste problem and the methods …
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The Hidden Network: addressing digital equity through meaningful connectivity in urban India
… research highlights the pivotal role played by Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in promoting digital equity through initiatives in these urban informal settlements, emphasizing the significance of community engagement and technology-awareness efforts. It centers on the human aspect of …
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