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Renewing Local Democracy? by Lawrence Pratchett Pdf
Bringing together research on different features of the democratic renewal agenda to investigate how local authorities are responding, this text includes a contribution from the main architect of the modernization, Local Government Minister Hilary Armstrong.
Renewal in European Local Democracies by Linze Schaap,Harry Daemen Pdf
This book explores the dynamics of democratic reform processes in European local government. On the basis of analyses of theoretical challenges to present developments, the book pays attention to processes of democratic innovation inspired by classical representative democracy and by new forms of democracy influenced by notions of governance, participation, e-governance, empowering civil society and the like. Also attention is given to the role of regionalization and of leader- ship in efforts to revitalize local democracy. Cases from all over Europe are being studied.
Renewing Local Democracy? by Lawrence Pratchett Pdf
Bringing together research on different features of the democratic renewal agenda to investigate how local authorities are responding, this text includes a contribution from the main architect of the modernization, Local Government Minister Hilary Armstrong.
Steve Leach,Great Britain. Office of the Deputy Prime Minister,Local Government Association (England and Wales),Association of Council Secretaries and Solicitors
Author : Steve Leach,Great Britain. Office of the Deputy Prime Minister,Local Government Association (England and Wales),Association of Council Secretaries and Solicitors Publisher : Unknown Page : 96 pages File Size : 42,6 Mb Release : 2003 Category : Political Science ISBN : 1851126481
Strengthening Local Democracy by Steve Leach,Great Britain. Office of the Deputy Prime Minister,Local Government Association (England and Wales),Association of Council Secretaries and Solicitors Pdf
This report highlights good practice and innovation in a range of local authorities seeking to shape their constitutions beyond the basic models provided by the legislative and regulatory framework. It explores the diversity of good practice approaches being used to strengthen local democracy, illustrating how authorities have improved elements of their constitution; enhanced the role and capacity of members to operate in the new constitutional context. Practical examples and checklists are included which will enable local councils to review and plan the development of their own constitution; and it also discusses the potential of new constitutions to develop and sustain local democratic renewal.
Deepening Local Democracy in Latin America by Benjamin Goldfrank Pdf
The resurgence of the Left in Latin America over the past decade has been so notable that it has been called “the Pink Tide.” In recent years, regimes with leftist leaders have risen to power in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Uruguay, and Venezuela. What does this trend portend for the deepening of democracy in the region? Benjamin Goldfrank has been studying the development of participatory democracy in Latin America for many years, and this book represents the culmination of his empirical investigations in Brazil, Uruguay, and Venezuela. In order to understand why participatory democracy has succeeded better in some countries than in others, he examines the efforts in urban areas that have been undertaken in the cities of Porto Alegre, Montevideo, and Caracas. His findings suggest that success is related, most crucially, to how nationally centralized political authority is and how strongly institutionalized the opposition parties are in the local arenas.
Austerity has left local government struggling to meet the demands for local services. In this context, this book asks ‘what are the fundamental principles that should guide decision-making by local councillors and officers?’ It seeks to move the agenda from ‘what works?’ to ‘what should local government do?’ and ‘how will its policies impact on social justice and local democracy?'. Reclaiming local democracy examines the politics of human need and argues that local government should provide a voice for those that lack power. It avoids the dry, familiar debate about what structures and powers local government should have, instead seeking to energise all concerned to re-engage with a political and ethical approach. Written in a persuasive and accessible way, the book examines how local government can develop active citizens and make a difference to the well-being of those in disadvantaged areas – truly 'reclaiming local democracy'. Combining theory and international practice, it will be relevant for councillors, policy officers and activists in the third sector, as well as academics and students in politics and social policy.
Rethinking Local Democracy by Desmond S. King,Gerry Stoker Pdf
The transformation of British local government into a new and complex system of local governance raises fundamental theoretical questions as well as empirical ones. Rethinking Local Democracy argues that traditional defences of local government are no longer adequate and that the case for local autonomy and local democracy needs to be radically rethought. It brings together a set of specially-commissioned chapters by leading academics designed to stimulate and contribute to debate on these issues.
The Democracy Cookbook by Alexander J. Marland,Lisa Lynne Moore Pdf
The Democracy Cookbook is a collection of short and snappy, non-partisan opinion pieces authored by a cross-section of opinion leaders, academics, creative writers and other citizens. It also features some politically-themed poetry and food recipes. A unique form of grassroots mobilization, the book brings together a wide variety of voices to speak to the matter of "fixing" democratic governance in Newfoundland and Labrador after a period of acute political turmoil. It can be a useful model for jurisdictions across Canada and for small polities worldwide seeking to engage the public in debate about how democratic structures and processes should evolve. The Democracy Cookbook promises to stir up conversations around cabinet tables and kitchen tables alike.
Bootstrapping Democracy by Gianpaolo Baiocchi,Patrick Heller,Marcelo Kunrath Silva,Marcelo Silva Pdf
This book investigates participatory budgeting—a mainstay now of World Bank, UNDP, and USAID development programs—to ask whether its reforms truly make a difference in deepening democracy and empowering civil society.
