The role of applying good governance standards on civil society organizations to achieve sustainable development

Effective Role ◽

The Right

Countries and governments are seeking to develop their societies and achieve prosperity with growth for their people, through achieving comprehensive sustainable development, which guarantees the right of current generations to well-being, and preserving the right of subsequent generations through good exploitation of available resources, wealth and full preservation to the surrounding environment and not to destroy it. However, good governance reflects to recent global developments and changes that have coincided with changing in the system of political governance and the role of governments, as this concept was put forward in the framework of political programs in order to achieve development goals. Thus, good governance was provided and supported by international non-governmental organizations, such as the United Nations and international financial institutions, such as the World Bank, in order to add an authoritative, ethical way to practice power in managing the affairs of states and societies. The problem in this research paper was the extent of the contribution of civil society organizations in the development process, as a result of the weak role of governments and states, which forced these organizations to work side by side with governments in the process of achieving sustainable development. This paper relied on the descriptive and analytical approach and aimed to identify the important and effective role of civil society organizations in the process of achieving the development of peoples and societies. The study concluded that it is not possible for these civil organizations to contribute to achieving sustainable development with the absence or weakness of implementing and activating the standards of good governance, since good governance is the foundation to Achieve the real sustainable development.

Legal aspects of interaction of public organizations with local self-government bodies

Public administration aspects ◽

10.15421/151842 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 6 (8) ◽

pp. 15-23

Author(s):

O. V. Turii

Keyword(s):

Civil Society ◽

Legal Regulation ◽

Legal Aspects ◽

Public Affairs ◽

Political Activity ◽

European Convention ◽

The Right

The article deals with the basic legal acts defining the procedural aspects of the interaction of local self-government bodies with non-governmental organizations. Particular attention is paid to the coverage of international acts ratified by Ukraine and regulates the issues of such cooperation. The article highlights the dependence of the development of local self-government on the civil and political activity of the population. A detailed study of problems in the relationship of local self-government with citizens, associations of citizens, mass media and other civil society institutions has been formulated, proposals have been formulated to improve the solution of identified problems. As a result of the research, the author concluded that the main problem on the way of democratization of the national legislation of Ukraine is the inactive and ineffective participation of the public in the formation and implementation of state policy. The European Convention on Human Rights determines that the state must ensure the right of citizens to participate in the management of public affairs in order to establish a democratic and legal society, however, there are no mechanisms established by law for such participation. Investigation of the existing regulatory framework in Ukraine to ensure basic legal guarantees of citizens’ participation in the development and implementation of management decisions by local self-government bodies proves that not only these guarantees are not detailed, but also none of the existing normative acts establish clear procedures for ensuring the rights of citizens from the bodies of local self-government information regarding the issues discussed and regulated by these bodies, adopted regulatory acts, projects and mechanisms for the adoption of achymyh decisions for society. The article contains a number of concrete proposals for solving the problems of forming the basis of cooperation between local self-government bodies, the legal regulation of control and supervision activities in the field of local self-government, conflict resolution between local self-government bodies and civil society organizations, improvement of legal regulation of liability for non-compliance with legislation on civil cooperation society with local self-government bodies.

Enhancing the Role of Civil Society Organizations in the Fight against Corruption in Nigeria

Journal of Education and Vocational Research ◽

10.22610/jsds.v7i4(s).1499 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 7 (4(S)) ◽

pp. 6-14

Author(s):

Surajo Yahaya Muhammad

Keyword(s):

Sustainable Development ◽

Civil Society ◽

Development Process ◽

Good Governance ◽

The State ◽

Modern State ◽

Political Will ◽

Independent Entity

Abstract: To ensure the attainment of good governance and sustainable development, corruption and its scourge must be combated. In Nigeria, the state has had series of anti-corruption measures by successive administrations in its 55 years of existence as an independent entity. While such measures appeared to have been well packaged, however, absence of political will and inability of the state to regard civil society organizations as important partner in the anti corruption has retarded the countryâ€™s ability to get rid of the menace of corruption, hence the inability of Nigerian state to provide effective and efficient services to its teeming populace. Being a partner in the development process of modern state, and in order to effectively enhance their roles in the fight against corruption, the paper proper ways upon which civil society groups can organize themselves and work with the state to get rid of corruption in the country.Keywords: Civil Society, Corruption, Democracy, Democratization, State

WHEN STRANGERS BECOME FAMILY: THE ROLE OF CIVIL SOCIETY IN ADDRESSING THE NEEDS OF AGING POPULATION

Innovation in Aging ◽

10.1093/geroni/igz038.252 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽

pp. S65-S65

Author(s):

Ronald J Angel

Keyword(s):

Civil Society ◽

Health Care Access ◽

Aging Population ◽

Federal State ◽

Retirement Plans ◽

Municipal Governments ◽

Non Governmental Organizations

Abstract Mexico’s rapidly aging population presents serious short and long-term challenges to the state and to families, since relatively few individuals have formal retirement plans. Although health care access is formally universal, and non-contributory retirement income is provided to all elderly in need, the Mexican old-age welfare remains limited. In this study we assess the potential role of civil society organizations (CSOs), a category that includes secular non-governmental organizations (NGOs), faith-based organizations (FBOs), in advocacy for and service provision to elders in need. Social and demographic changes, including the migration of children away from their parent’s community, the need for women to work, smaller families, and more are undermining the capacity of the family to provide all of the care and support that frail aging parents need. Given the fact that the federal, state, and municipal governments are limited in what they can provide, the role of CSOs is potentially significant.

Corruption Possibilities in the Climate Financing Sector and Role of the Civil Societies in Bangladesh

Journal of Southwest Jiaotong University ◽

10.35741/issn.0258-2724.56.2.6 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 56 (2) ◽

pp. 55-64

Author(s):

Mohammad Rasel Kabir ◽

Sunjida Khan ◽

Shanjida Chowdhury ◽

Sharmin Jahan ◽

K. M. Anwarul Islam ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Civil Society ◽

Media Analysis ◽

Climate Finance ◽

Fund Managers ◽

Corruption Index ◽

State Actors

Climate governance has become a global issue, and it has proved difficult for any government to tackle this issue on its own. The role of civil society is most crucial, particularly in ensuring transparency and accountability in climate finance. Under certain international agreements, a huge amount of money is channeled in climate-vulnerable countries like Bangladesh through the climate financing mechanism. This is a tempting opportunity for a country routinely ranked first in the corruption index. This paper explores whether the growing involvement of various non-state actors in climate financing, under the dominant mechanism, creates a new ground for corruption together with the state actors. The paper aimed at helping ensure that climate finance decisions and actions are conducted with transparency, accountability, and integrity to prevent corruption and misuse of funds from undermining climate objectives. The main objective of the paper is to increase the capacity of stakeholders, particularly civil society, to contribute to the creation, implementation, and supervision of climate finance governance policies, with the participation of stakeholders, including government, fund managers, donors, Civil Society Organizations, non-governmental organizations, private sectors, and media analysis. Via content analysis, this study found that the Civil Society Organizations are getting caught up in the vicious circle of corruption in the climate finance sector in Bangladesh. Without having a separate mechanism for the Civil Society Organizations, there is little chance that their role will be positive in tackling corruption in this sector.

Silencing Their Critics: How Government Restrictions Against Civil Society Affect International ‘Naming and Shaming’

British Journal of Political Science ◽

10.1017/s0007123419000693 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 1-22 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Hannah Smidt ◽

Dominic Perera ◽

Neil J. Mitchell ◽

Kristin M. Bakke

Keyword(s):

Human Rights ◽

Civil Society ◽

The Other ◽

The One ◽

Naming And Shaming ◽

Flow Of Information ◽

Cross National

Abstract International ‘naming and shaming’ campaigns rely on domestic civil society organizations (CSOs) for information on local human rights conditions. To stop this flow of information, some governments restrict CSOs, for example by limiting their access to funding. Do such restrictions reduce international naming and shaming campaigns that rely on information from domestic CSOs? This article argues that on the one hand, restrictions may reduce CSOs’ ability and motives to monitor local abuses. On the other hand, these organizations may mobilize against restrictions and find new ways of delivering information on human rights violations to international publics. Using a cross-national dataset and in-depth evidence from Egypt, the study finds that low numbers of restrictions trigger shaming by international non-governmental organizations. Yet once governments impose multiple types of restrictions, it becomes harder for CSOs to adapt, resulting in fewer international shaming campaigns.

TRANSITION FROM INFORMAL TO SUSTAINABLE SETTLEMENT

Construction Materials and Products ◽

10.34031/2618-7183-2019-2-6-44-49 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 44-49

Author(s):

Merdassa Feven Tariku

Keyword(s):

Sustainable Development ◽

Addis Ababa ◽

Informal Settlement ◽

Informal Settlements ◽

Research Problem ◽

The Sustainable Development ◽

The City

The article is devoted to the features of informal settlement in Addis Ababa and the role of governmental and non-governmental organizations and public participation in the sustainable development of informal settlements. The purpose of the article is to identify the main types and characteristics of informal settlements and to reveal the factors that hinder the success of programs for updating informal settlements in the city. The research methods were the analysis and generalization of domestic and foreign literature on this research problem. The main conclusion of this study is that the principles of folk architecture are integral components of solutions for the sustainable development of informal settlements.

Political Scandal, Corruption, and Legitimacy in the Age of Social Media - Advances in Social Networking and Online Communities ◽

Participation, Civil Society and the Facebook Use of NGOs in Turkey

10.4018/978-1-5225-2019-1.ch010 ◽

2017 ◽

pp. 223-246

Author(s):

Kamil Demirhan

Keyword(s):

Social Networks ◽

Civil Society ◽

Political Life ◽

Civic Culture ◽

Political Issues ◽

Emergency Education ◽

Political Events

This study finds out the use of Facebook by non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Turkey to engage the social and political events of the country. NGOs are civil society organizations aiming at promoting participation of citizens in social and political issues. They are a part of democratic system and they have important role to struggle with corruptions and improve the legitimacy of political-legal organization in political system. NGOs work using social networks and promoting civic culture. Therefore, the use of new communication and interaction channels is necessary for NGOs to develop social networks and civic participation. Social media can be a new channel to promote social and political life. This study focuses on Facebook activities of 40 NGOs selected from eight different activity fields: politics, environment, woman rights, economy, emergency, education, human rights, and democracy. It uses content analysis method to understand the NGOs' activities in Facebook, in terms of social and political issues realized in the year of 2012.

Ethical Appraisal of the Role of Civil Society in Nigeria

International Journal of Civic Engagement and Social Change ◽

10.4018/ijcesc.2016040102 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 3 (2) ◽

pp. 23-38 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Essien D. Essien

Keyword(s):

Sustainable Development ◽

Civil Society ◽

Social Exclusion ◽

Social Inclusion ◽

Contemporary Literature ◽

Significant Implication ◽

Civil Society Organisations ◽

Inclusive Society

Contemporary studies surrounding the creation of civil society in Africa have revealed two important findings. First, despite the effort of civil society organizations in supporting inclusive democratic governance, promoting participation, advocating for transparency and accountability, sustainable development and stability remain elusive due to the challenges of social exclusion. Second, institutions central to the exercise of governmental powers exhibit inefficiency, weakness, lack transparency, and low credibility which worsen extreme poverty, inequality, and deprivation. Drawing upon extensive contemporary literature on social exclusion and inclusive growth, this study examines the role of civil society organisations as a pathway for social inclusion and sustainable development. Findings reveal that the management and distribution of services in the Nigerian society is largely inefficient and exclusionary, leading to myriad of social problems. This study has a significant implication for cumulative research on the subject of inclusive society and sustainable development.

The Silent Gatekeeper: Authoritarianism and Civil Society in China

Political Science Undergraduate Review ◽

10.29173/psur40 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 2 (2) ◽

pp. 66-72

Author(s):

Kate Mah

Keyword(s):

Civil Society ◽

Chinese Communist Party ◽

Social Mobilization ◽

Authoritarian State ◽

History Of ◽

The Government ◽

Market Capitalism

This paper examines the emergence of civil society in China under the authoritarian system in the last thirty years. It seeks to explore the ways in which an initial, traditional notion of civil society has altered in the context of China, as well as the respective challenges faced by both the organizations and the government in carrying out their goals and governance. The rapid rise of market capitalism, globalization and Chinese economic success in the last forty years to present day has made room for the rise of non-governmental organizations as well as social mobilization and engagement from citizens. This paper suggests that China has been able to accept the emergence of civil society, however, despite these developments, the government has been able to sufficiently suppress civil society from carrying out any objectives of transparency, social justice and accountability. It surveys the history of civil society within the authoritarian state, analyzes the specific government-NGO relations between the Chinese Communist Party and civil society organizations, and reflects upon the implications of the current legal and political framework that Chinese civil society must operate under.

Global Approaches to Sustainability Through Learning and Education - Practice, Progress, and Proficiency in Sustainability ◽

Educate for Life

10.4018/978-1-7998-0062-0.ch010 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 154-170

Author(s):

Johanna Rosalí Reyes

Keyword(s):

Sustainable Development ◽

Economic Development ◽

Civil Society ◽

Environmental Problems ◽

Quality Education ◽

The Earth ◽

Life Itself ◽

Education Needs

Organisms like CEPARL, UNESCO, and PNUD have long forecast development and consumerism are imminently destroying the environment, the earth, and life itself, and education needs to prepare humans to create another model of life. This development should be based in solutions and alternatives that look for an equilibrium between social equality and economic development, and a respect for the environmental limitations of the ecosystems that compose the biosphere. It is important to study everything that a sustainable development would propose in the classroom as in any other space available, starting with the agreements of the program of the millenium of the PNUD to achieve an inclusive and quality education. Education is one of the most powerful motors and guarantees of sustainable development, at the intersection of social, economic, and environmental problems. Compromise is necessary from the states through educational entities in each country to non-governmental organizations and civil society.