Citizenship
- Do associations always improve the quality of democracy?
- P., P. Houtzager; A. Acharya; A., G. Lavalle / Centre for the Future State, IDS, 2007
- Associations are often seen in democratic theory as ‘schools of democracy’, which play a critical role in producing civic and active citizens. Based on research in São Paulo and Mexico City, this IDS paper argues th...
- How can civil society promote citizenship in violent contexts?
- J. Pearce / Institute of Development Studies UK, 2007
- This paper discusses the role civil society can play in situations of violent conflict. In particular it explores the role of civil society organisations in Colombia and Guatemala and how these organisations can build citizenship and ...
- Multicultural Center Prague
- Czech multicultural centre
- What will our cities look like in 20 years time?
- J. Beall; S. Fox / Oxfam, 2006
- As of 2007, more people will live in cities than in rural areas, a proportion that is set to increase in years to come. In light of this, this paper argues that urban planning and urban development policies are crucial to the creation...
- Participatory practice in stregthening citizenship and democracy
- Involve, 2005
- Although participation has become an essential ingredient in public policy decision-making and delivery, the potential and pitfalls of participation in practice are not widely understood. Based on UK evidence, though widely applicable...
- The benefits and pitfalls of participation initiatives
- Involve, 2005
- How easy is it to establish what a participation initiative has really achieved - or simply whether the benefits were really worth the time and money? This document introduces a framework for thinking about the costs and value of part...
- New forms of citizenship emerge from AIDS experiences and activism
- V.-K. Nguyen / International Development Research Centre, 2004
- This chapter from the book Global Assemblages explores how AIDS is producing new forms of actors and subjects, such as therapeutic citizens. The author outlines how HIV has been able to bring together a range of different phenomena, s...
- The benefits and pitfalls of participation initiatives
- Involve, 2005
- How easy is it to establish what a participation initiative has really achieved - or simply whether the benefits were really worth the time and money? This document introduces a framework for thinking about the costs and value of part...
- New forms of citizenship emerge from AIDS experiences and activism
- V.-K. Nguyen / International Development Research Centre, 2004
- This chapter from the book Global Assemblages explores how AIDS is producing new forms of actors and subjects, such as therapeutic citizens. The author outlines how HIV has been able to bring together a range of different phenomena, s...
- The African Institute for Community-Driven Development (Khanya-aicdd)
- Sustainable development in Africa
- Middle East Youth Initiative
- The initiative blends activities in an attempt to bridge the divide between thinkers and practitioners by utilising robust research as a foundation for effective policy and programs. The initiative has three complementary pillars: Research and Policy The initiateive aims to advance understanding of economic and social issues to promote solutions for the in...
- EISA
- Non-profit organisation promoting democratic governance in Africa
- Institute for Democratic Governance
- Knowledge, capacity and influence on public policy to consolidate democracy and good governance in Ghana and the rest of Africa
- Multicultural Center Prague
- Czech multicultural centre
