Engaging Civil Society: Emerging Trends in Democratic Governance

Abstract

The rapid pace of Globalisation has led to the increasing interdependence of member states of the United Nations to achieve sustainable development objectives, including the eradication of extreme poverty, environmental protection, access to basic services and livelihoods and the promotion of economic growth and opportunities. The book attempts to examine the changing roles of civil society in global and national governance. It identifies factors that influence the effectiveness of civil society in promoting democratic governance by addressing how the rapid pace of Globalisation has increased the interdependence of governments, the private sector, and civil society organisations.