scholarly journals Assessing Capability and Power of a Socioterritorial Complex System

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 18-30
Author(s):  
Marcos Aurélio Santos da Silva
Keyword(s):  
Complex System ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Civil Society ◽  
Power Relationships ◽  
Development Programs ◽  
Social Actors ◽  
Brazilian Government ◽  
Simulation Results ◽  
Organized Action ◽  
Shed Light

Empowerment of civil society, beyond its own value, seems to be a nice lever for the efficiency of sustainable development programs and the Brazilian government has embarked on this path. If economic results are quite easy to measure, this is not the case for the evolution of power relationships toward a better balance between social actors' positions. This article shows how to apply the SocLab framework, a modeling approach that considers power relationships within systems of organized action, to shed light on this issue in The Southern Rural Territory of Sergipe. The simulation results of the model showed significant changes from 2010 to 2016 mainly in the capability, but also in the power of the Associations despite their internal problems to put into practice their ability of negotiation or even of real engagement in the territory.

Understanding Disenfranchisement: Civil Society and Developing Countries' Influence and Participation in Global Governance for Sustainable Development

2004 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 65-84 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dana R. Fisher ◽  
Jessica F. Green
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
Civil Society ◽  
Global Governance ◽  
Policy Making ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Global Policy ◽  
Social Actors ◽  
Full Participation

This paper explores the ways in which civil society actors and developing countries are limited in their engagement in global governance for sustainable development. Beginning with the relevant literature about how these social actors face obstacles to full participation, we present the notion of what we call “disenfranchisement” to describe the condition of being marginalized within the global policy-making arena. We put forward a conceptual framework that outlines what we identify as the three dimensions of disenfranchisement. By dis-aggregating the notion of disenfranchisement into its constituent dimensions, we outline potential operationalizations of these dimensions. Through the dimensions, the framework explicitly describes the mechanics of disenfranchisement, outlining the reasons that these actors become disenfranchised. We conclude by presenting the ways in which this framework can be applied in future empirical research, which will be critical to understanding the challenges to meaningful inclusion of stakeholders in global governance for sustainable development.

An overview of young chemists’ expectations towards the sustainable development of the chemical sector. Opinions that matter

2021 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Emiel Dobbelaar ◽  
Janine Richter
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Global Warming ◽  
Civil Society ◽  
Great Role ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Sustainable Future ◽  
The Future ◽  
Shed Light

Abstract Young chemists play an important role in the transformation of the chemical sector in the next couple of years. They will have to do the heavy lifting and find the solutions needed for a sustainable tomorrow. Therefore, it is important to give them a voice in what their expectations are, how they believe they should be educated and prepared, and what opportunities they see for implementation levels in different areas to promote sustainable development. To shed light on these often under-represented opinions, young chemists across the globe were asked to express their views on the role and responsibilities of the chemical sector anonymously. The result is a snapshot of how young chemists perceive the future of chemistry and the immediate actions that need to be taken to get there. Throughout all answers, their hopes are expressed that the chemical sector will realize its great role and responsibility in leading and promoting sustainable development, thus limiting global warming, through cooperation with authorities, other sectors, and civil society. In this regard, young chemists do have numerous specific ideas about appropriate measures and are eager to take part in shaping a sustainable future.

Challenges to immigrant associations and NGOs in contemporary Greece

2013 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 342-358 ◽  
Author(s):  
Apostolos G. Papadopoulos ◽  
Christos Chalkias ◽  
Loukia-Maria Fratsea
Keyword(s):  
Civil Society ◽  
Economic Crisis ◽  
Hot Spot ◽  
Geographical Range ◽  
Legal Form ◽  
Social Actors ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Migrant Integration ◽  
Concentration Patterns

The paper explores the challenges faced today, in a context of severe economic crisis, by immigrant associations (ΙΜΑs) and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in Greece. The data analysed here was collected between October 2009 and February 2010 and incorporates references to all recorded migration-related social actors operating in Greece. The paper takes into account such indicators as legal form, objectives, financial capacity and geographical range of activity, concluding with a typology of civil society actors dealing with migration issues. This study aims at informing the migration policymaking and migrant integration processes. By a spatial hot-spot clustering of IMAs and NGOs, we also illustrate the concentration patterns of civil society actors in Greece.

scholarly journals Potential for Sustainable Development in the Southeastern Spanish Region of Guadix

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 727
Author(s):  
Tamara Álvarez-Lorente ◽  
Francisco Entrena-Durán
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Correlation Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Development Programs ◽  
Existing Problems ◽  
Demographic Dynamics ◽  
Development Policies ◽  
Local Actors ◽  
Quantitative And Qualitative Methods ◽  
Spanish Region

The Southeastern Spanish Region of Guadix is a mainly agrarian territory located in the Granada province, which is in demographic decline and has low economic dynamism. Reversing such a difficult socioeconomic situation requires the implementation of policies capable of promoting demographic revitalization and fruitfully exploiting potential for sustainable development in the zone. Such policies must be based on an appropriate diagnosis of the existing problems. In order to provide elements to make said diagnosis, this research combines the use of quantitative and qualitative methods. Quantitatively, the evolution of demographic dynamics in the region have been analyzed, as well as its levels of occupation, education, its economic situation, or its environmental conditions. In this regard, correlation analysis, factorial analysis, and clustering have been completed with the aim of revealing internal territorial imbalances. A series of qualitative interviews with key actors has also been conducted. Finally, given the little success of development programs applied to date, among other things, it is concluded that a greater involvement of local actors in said programs is needed. Thus, these actors have to be involved in development policies, which in turn must take into account the socioeconomic, cultural, environmental, and geological resources available in the area.

Collaborative Governance and Civic Empowerment: A Discussion of Investing in Democracy: Engaging Citizens in Collaborative Governance

2010 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 605-607
Author(s):  
Patrick J. Deneen
Keyword(s):  
Civil Society ◽  
Political Science ◽  
Political Legitimacy ◽  
Collaborative Governance ◽  
Third Way ◽  
Policy Analysts ◽  
Shed Light

Whether as a solution to problems of political legitimacy or social mistrust, as a way of involving civil society, or as a method of crafting more effective “third way” policies, collaborative governance has been a topic of renewed interest for political scientists and policy intellectuals. Carmen Sirianni's Investing in Democracy: Engaging Citizens in Collaborative Governance (Brookings, 2009) is an important new book that raises many of these issues. Perspectives on Politics is a forum for raising questions of interest to a broad range of political scientists. In this symposium, we have asked a number of prominent political scientists and policy analysts to assess the book and to address two broader questions: in what ways does the book draw from and add to political science scholarship, and in what ways does political science scholarship help to shed light on the book's core themes?

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