The Governance Report 2017

Erscheinungsjahr 2017
ISBN: 978-0-19-878732-7
Verlag: Oxford University Press

Buch, Englisch, 208 Seiten, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 233 mm, Gewicht: 318 g

Looking at recent developments around the world, it seems that democratic values -- from freedom of association and speech to fair and free elections and a system of checks and balances -- have come under threat. Experts have, however, disproportionately focused on the problems of democracy in the West, and pointed to familiar sets of shortcomings and emerging deficiencies. By contrast, and with few exceptions, there is less attention to assessing the numerous efforts and innovative activities that are taking place at local, national and international levels. They seek to counteract backsliding and subversion by improving resilience and consolidation and by promoting the expansion of democracy, especially in an era of limited sovereignty and, frequently also, statehood.

The Governance Report 2017 focuses on those policies, programs, and initiatives meant to address the causes of the current democratic malaise, to foster democratic resilience, and to stimulate the (re-)consolidation and development of democratic regimes. The Report's ambition, reflecting its evidence-based approach, is to shed light on how to manage and care for democracy itself. Specifically, against the backdrop of an assessment of the state of democracy and enriched by cross-national, comparative indicators and case studies, the Report emphasizes solutions geared toward enhancing citizen participation and improving institutions in various contexts, including the rise of neo-populism. Going beyond descriptions of best practices, the Report also examines their origins, identifies the actual and potential trade-offs these solutions entail, and makes concrete recommendations to policymakers.

Fachgebiete

• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Betriebswirtschaft Betriebswirtschaft: Theorie & Allgemeines
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politische Systeme Verwaltungswissenschaft, Öffentliche Verwaltung
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politikwissenschaft Allgemein Politische Theorie, Politische Philosophie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

- Preface

- Acknowledgements

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- I: Helmut K. Anheier: Democracy Challenged

- II: Claus Offe: Democratic Innovations

- III: Daniel Smilov: Democratic Innovation and the Politics of Fear: Lessons from Eastern Europe

- IV: Didi Kuo: The Contradictions of Democratic Innovation in the United States

- V: Democratic Innovations: Lessons From Beyond the West

- VI: Matthias Haber: Democratic Innovations for Re-engaging Citizens Around the World

- VII: Ewa Atanassow and Ira Katznelson: Governing Exigencies: On Liberal Democracy and National Security

- VIII: Wolfgang Merkel: The Limits of Democratic Innovations in Established 111 Democracies

- IX: Donatella Della Porta and Andrea Felicetti: Democratic Innovations and Social Movements

- X: Nina Hall: Innovations in Activism in the Digital era: Campaigning for Refugee Rights in 2015-16

- XI: Claus Offe: Democracy and Innovations: A Conceptual Toolbox

- XII: Helmut K. Anheier, Sonja Kaufmann and Regina A. List: Innovations at a Glance

- References

Über Autor(innen)

The Hertie School in Berlin prepares exceptional students for leadership positions in government, business, and civil society. The school offers master's, doctoral and executive education programmes distinguished by interdisciplinary and practice-oriented teaching, as well as outstanding research. Its extensive international network positions it as an ambassador of good governance, characterised by public debate and engagement. The school was founded in 2003 by the Hertie Foundation, which remains its major funder. The Hertie School is accredited by the state and the German Science Council.