Where are the active citizens of tomorrow? We need them now...

In 1997, Hindess labelled the gap between governments and citizens the democratic deficit. This gap, or deficit, has arisen over a long time period as a result of public scandals, perceptions of poor performance and poor economies. Local governments around the world are now attempting to regain community respect and support - the unstated mandate for governance - and seeking to implement government policies relating to concepts variously described as community engagement, capacity building, active citizenship or public/citizen participation. This thesis has identified a methodology for finding people who are motivated to act in the public interest in one local government in Western Australia. It has also identified how they can best be encouraged to take part in opportunities to participate and ultimately become active citizens.

Grantor dc:publisher

Edith Cowan University, Research Online, Perth, Western Australia

Year dc:date

2006

Author dc:creator

• Piasecka, Margaret E.

• Local government
• citizenship
• Joondalup
• Public Affairs, Public Policy and Public Administration
• State and Local Government Law

Repository record dc:identifier

https://ro.ecu.edu.au/theses/89

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:ro.ecu.edu.au:theses-1089