New Approaches to Local Democracy: Direct Democracy, Participation and the ‘Third Sector’

10.1068/c9950 ◽  
2000 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ján Buček ◽  
Brian Smith
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Direct Democracy ◽  
Participatory Democracy ◽  
Local Governance ◽  
Complex Structure ◽  
Third Sector ◽  
Local Democracy ◽  
The Third ◽  
The Third Sector ◽  
Established Democracies

Two themes of particular significance in the changing world of local government are examined: the growing pressures to incorporate participatory and direct forms of democracy into local government; and the varied use of a complex structure of nongovernmental organisations as part of local governance. Two main forms of democracy with participation are discussed: direct democracy and participatory democracy. Differences between them are explained and the demands for them in transitional and established democracies are described. The different ways in which ‘third sector’ bodies are involved in local governance are explored and their contribution to local democratisation assessed. Innovations in participation and the involvement of the third sector can revitalise local democracy.

Integration, Innovation, and Intimidation?

2017 ◽  
pp. 75-95
Author(s):  
Brid C. Quinn
Keyword(s):  
Civil Society ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Local Governance ◽  
Third Sector ◽  
Interesting Case ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
The Third ◽  
The Third Sector ◽  
Subnational Governance ◽  
The Impact

Local governments find themselves dependent on co-operation, not only with other levels of government but also with a range of non-governmental actors. New actors, drawn from the private sector, civil society, and technocratic élites, have become involved in the governing process and interdependencies have grown. Various approaches have been implemented to link the third sector and government, and various conceptualizations and analyses have emerged. This chapter explores strategies to involve the third sector in local government in Ireland. Ireland makes for an interesting case since it depicts an example of a state-designed system for formally integrating the third sector in the reformed structures of local governance. It provides insights about the theory and practice of subnational governance and generates transferable knowledge about the impact of nationally directed strategies to integrate the third sector with government. It also offers suggestions for further research on such linkages.

Comparative Study between Japan and the UK on Shifting the Third Sector–Government Relationships

2013 ◽  
pp. 28-39
Author(s):  
Ichiro Tsukamoto ◽  
Mariko Nishimura
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Comparative Study ◽  
Public Service ◽  
Central Government ◽  
Third Sector ◽  
Third Sector Organizations ◽  
The Third ◽  
Contractual Relationships ◽  
The Third Sector ◽  
The Uk

The aim of this research is to examine and compare the shifting relationships between third sector organizations and local government under the current public service reforms in Japan and the UK. In both cases, institutional isomorphic tendency amongst third sector organizations can be found. However, in the case of UK, more formalized partnership frameworks set by central government as well as contractual relationships has an impact on this tendency. Contrastingly, Japan partnerships tend to be individualized. In this regard, the contracting framework seems to have more impact on behavior of the third sector organizations than partnership frameworks. In addition, the aspect of co-governance of the third sector organizations has been less developed than in the third sector in the UK. This affinity seems to be associated with the lack of sense of identity as a sector and also the lack of strong third sector organizations.

Comparative Study Between Japan and the UK on Shifting the Third Sector–Government Relationships

2011 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 28-39
Author(s):  
Ichiro Tsukamoto ◽  
Mariko Nishimura
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Comparative Study ◽  
Public Service ◽  
Central Government ◽  
Third Sector ◽  
Third Sector Organizations ◽  
The Third ◽  
Contractual Relationships ◽  
The Third Sector ◽  
The Uk

The aim of this research is to examine and compare the shifting relationships between third sector organizations and local government under the current public service reforms in Japan and the UK. In both cases, institutional isomorphic tendency amongst third sector organizations can be found. However, in the case of UK, more formalized partnership frameworks set by central government as well as contractual relationships has an impact on this tendency. Contrastingly, Japan partnerships tend to be individualized. In this regard, the contracting framework seems to have more impact on behavior of the third sector organizations than partnership frameworks. In addition, the aspect of co-governance of the third sector organizations has been less developed than in the third sector in the UK. This affinity seems to be associated with the lack of sense of identity as a sector and also the lack of strong third sector organizations.

scholarly journals GOVERNANÇA DEMOCRÁTICA E TERCEIRO SETOR: possibilidades e dificuldades em duas ONGs na cidade de Porto Alegre

2016 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 467
Author(s):  
Fabiano Santana dos Santos ◽  
Luciano Mendes ◽  
Judith Elba Merlo Férran
Keyword(s):  
Social Inclusion ◽  
Third Sector ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Democratic Governance ◽  
Local Democracy ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Porto Alegre ◽  
The Third ◽  
The Third Sector ◽  
The City

Resumo: O objetivo deste trabalho foi investigar em que medida as ONGs estão contribuindo para instaurar um regime de governança democrática, particularmente nas ações desenvolvidas por duas ONGs situadas na cidade de Porto Alegre/RS. Para tanto, no referencial teórico, discute, inicialmente, o conceito de democracia – na concepção habermasiana – e de governança – na visão de Kazancigil. Sendo assim, a pesquisa foi desenvolvida com os diversos atores que fazem parte do cotidiano das ONGs: membros da comunidade, funcionários e diretoria. A parte dos resultados e discussão foi dividida em três etapas. A primeira de apresentação das ONGs. E as duas últimas vinculadas aos dois pressupostos da governança democrática: a democracia local e a participação nas instâncias de decisões.Verificou, por fim, as possibilidades e dificuldades na ampla constatação da governança democrática na promoção da transparência pública e na inclusão social das ações das ONGs. Palavras-chave: Governança democrática, Terceiro Setor, ONG’s, DEMOCRATIC GOVERNANCE AND THE THIRD SECTOR: possibilities and difficulties in two NGOs in the city of Porto AlegreAbstract: The purpose of this study was to investigate the extent to which NGOs are helping to establish a system of democratic governance, particularly in actions developed by two NGOs located in Porto Alegre-RS. To this end, the theoretical framework, it was necessary to discuss, first, the concept of democracy - in Habermasian conception – and of governance - in the vision of Kazancigil. Thus, the research was developed with the various actors who are part of everyday NGOs: community members, staff and board. The part of the results and discussion was divided into three steps. The first, a presentation of NGOs and the last two linked to two assumptions related to democratic governance: local democracy and participation in decision instances. Thus, it was determinated the possibilities and difficulties in broad statement of democratic governance in the promotion of public transparency and social inclusion of the actions of NGOs.Key words: Democratic governance, Third Sector, NGO’s.

scholarly journals Involving the third sector in local service delivery in Bangladesh: Why and how?

2015 ◽  
pp. 105-119
Author(s):  
Shahriar Islam
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Service Delivery ◽  
Third Sector ◽  
Local Service ◽  
Clear Cut ◽  
The Third ◽  
Standard Procedures ◽  
Third Sector Organisations ◽  
The Third Sector ◽  
Competitive Contracting

The rise of involuntary and non-government efforts to deliver services in Bangladesh has opened the way for local government units to involve many community and voluntary organisations (CVOs) and non-governmental organisations (NGOs)– collectively described as the ‘third sector’ – in delivering local services. This article attempts to set out how the third sector can be incorporated into the stream of local service delivery. It analyses the rationale behind the engagement of the third sector in this area. It also looks at suitable mechanisms to enable local government institutions (LGIs) and third sector organisations to meet community objectives seamlessly, transparently and fairly. During the last two decades or so, many third sector organisations have collaborated with public sector organisations including LGIs regardless of any specific long term strategies. To involve the third sector in local service delivery there should be some clear cut standard procedures, strategies including commissioning, partnership, competitive contracting and co-production. The article concludes that, given the current situation of LGIs in Bangladesh, only co-production is a suitable mechanism for incorporating the third sector into local service delivery.

scholarly journals Celebrating partnership working between the third sector and the NHS

2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (11) ◽  
pp. 724-725
Author(s):  
Alan Glasper
Keyword(s):  
Third Sector ◽  
Emeritus Professor ◽  
The Third ◽  
The Third Sector

Emeritus Professor Alan Glasper, University of Southampton, discusses the success of partnerships between the third sector and the NHS, which is crucial to improving care for people in society.

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