Unpacking Participatory Democracy: From Theory to Practice - Couverture souple

Roy, Aruna

 
9789369732999: Unpacking Participatory Democracy: From Theory to Practice

Synopsis

Democracy is hailed around the world as the highest form of political organisation. However, transparency, accountability, and participation, key to a functioning democracy, has globally come under increasing threat. With rising statelessness across the world, the concept of citizenship itself is now under question. Unpacking Participatory Democracy offers some ‘inclusive’ approaches to the ideas of development and democracy. Pitted against increasing global intolerance and exclusion, this volume asks: What is participatory democracy? Why is it important? What are the implications of participation within cultural, political, social, economic, religious, and secular contexts? The authors come from diverse fields: academia, media, politics, and social activism. Together, they extend the concept of democracy to encompass multiple ideologues, ideologies, and philosophies, all centred on the engagement of people. They emphasise the need to ensure that all voices—especially the poor and the marginalised—are heard in the process of decision-making.

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À propos de l?auteur

Magsaysay Award winner Aruna Roy is a social activist, professor, union organiser and former civil servant, has been living and working with people. She was the president of the National Federation of Indian Women and founder of the Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathan.

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