natural resources protection not only depends on technology but also on local institutions and organizations. using local organizations like islamic rural councils (ircs) is an alternative to make a proper sustainable organizational framework for managing natural resources as they have the effective role in enhancing rural participation. hence, many countries seek to exhort and use the local pa...

This article offers a framework for evaluating geographic information technology applied in the context of participatory problem solving and decision-making. The framework consists of constructs and detailed aspects describing significant issues of participatory decision-making. Constructs reflect the structure, while aspects address the content of participatory decisionmaking. Aspects are tied...

• Participation by civil society in public expenditure management promises to improve social and economic outcomes while increasing confidence in public institutions. • Participatory budgeting (PB) programmes depend on the effective engagement of three key domestic stakeholders: governments, civil society and legislatures. Participatory budgeting cannot be imposed. • The successful execution of...

Abstract As deliberative and participatory practices play a greater role in political decision-making of democratic systems many parts the world, parties must adapt to demands an increasingly more cognitively mobilized citizenry. While there is growing body literature about functioning such procedures different social contexts, little known politicians’ reasons behind introducing them. Based on...

This research aims to describe democratic character reinforcement strategy and which is shown by students as the impact of implementation project based civic education learning. study uses qualitative method with descriptive approach. Data source this involves informant (civic teachers, class XI alumnus SMA Negeri Kebakkramat), learning activities documents (Lesson plan, score list, Project pro...

The election event became the right moment in implementing democracy country of Indonesia. Contestants are contenders with winners hearts society. Here is importance citizenship education both for voters and figure who running. purpose this research to know concept political contestation. This method uses qualitative methods. data collection techniques these studies use observations, interviews...

the aim of this research is to scrutinize the effects of democratic regional organizations on democratization. we will scrutinize regional organizations regardless of their functional time and space. but attending the democratic feature that was regarded, we will concentrate mainly on the last three decades. after studying democratization process and represent subjects on democratic regional or...

Participatory forms of governance are increasingly institutionalised in democracies around the world. Yet, we know little about how public officials work to embed participatory governance. This article draws on a decade mixed methods research with practitioners at frontlines democratic innovation. Scotland is undergoing renewal through interplay between state and civil society three agendas: se...

Social accountability is central to democratic and governance. The participation inclusion of citizens in the works government improves transparency public trust. Department Auditor General Pakistan (DAGP) provides necessary support Public Accounts Committees national provincial assemblies carrying out their legislative oversight on operations executive hold them accountable. World Bank have in...