ROLE AND IMPORTANCE OF CITY COUNCILS FOR LOCAL GOVERNANCE

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 74-79
Author(s):  
H. Burçin HENDEN ŞOLT
Keyword(s):  
Local Governance ◽  
Stakeholder Participation ◽  
Active Role ◽  
City Council ◽  
Social Solidarity ◽  
Heterogeneous Structure ◽  
Local Democracy ◽  
City Councils ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations

The process of change in the management approaches of cities encourages stakeholder participation. Multi-actor, transparent and controllable urban administrations should be the basic vision of modern cities. Because the heterogeneous structure is like a symbol of cities. It is important for the governance approach to have environments where different interest groups can come together for social reconciliation. City councils are examples of this situation. In the understanding of local government, there is a flow in favor of locality. This situation is valuable for local democracy. Effective and efficient participation of urban people in decisions contributes to accountability, social solidarity, and citizen awareness. Members of public, private, and non-governmental organizations can participate in city councils. It is therefore strong in terms of governance. The aim of this study is to examine the place and importance of city councils in terms of urban democracy. First of all, the conceptual framework of the phenomena is emphasized. Then, the roles in the establishment of local democracy through the structure of city councils are discussed. It is possible to realize the principles of governance in the functioning of city councils. Governance and city councils will play an active role in bringing a positive vision to cities. Therefore, city council activities that can work efficiently should be supported.

scholarly journals Opening a Path towards Sustainable Corporate Behaviour: Public Participation in Criminal Environmental Proceedings

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (14) ◽  
pp. 7886
Author(s):  
Pavel Kotlán ◽  
Alena Kozlová ◽  
Zuzana Machová
Keyword(s):  
Public Participation ◽  
Criminal Liability ◽  
Active Role ◽  
Legal Framework ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Criminal Proceedings ◽  
Human Rights Protection ◽  
The Public ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations

Establishing criminal liability for environmental offences remains daunting, particularly with regard to the ‘no plaintiff—no judge’ element as a result of which the public seems to be ultimately deprived of the possibility to participate in criminal environmental proceedings. While there is arguably a lack of specific instruments at the European Union (EU) level which would prescribe such legal obligation on the part of the State, there has been a shift in understanding the role of the public and its participation in criminal liability cases, namely under the auspices of the so-called effective investigation and the concept of rights of victims in general. Using the example of the Czech Republic as a point of reference, this article aims to assess the relevant legal developments at both EU and Czech levels to illustrate why the non-governmental organizations (NGOs), essentially acting as public agents, should be granted an active role in environmental criminal proceedings. After examining the applicable legal framework and case law development, the article concludes that effective investigation indeed stands as a valid legal basis for human rights protection which incorporates an entitlement to public participation. Despite that, this pro-active shift is far from being applied in practice, implying that the legislation remains silent where it should be the loudest, and causing unsustainable behaviour of companies.

Combating corruption in Rwanda: lessons for policy makers

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 249-262 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eiji Oyamada
Keyword(s):  
Active Role ◽  
Governance Reform ◽  
Government Officials ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Effective Governance ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Zero Tolerance Policy ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Governance Reforms

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the Rwandan government’s anti-corruption strategy and identify lessons for policymakers in other countries. Design/methodology/approach This paper relies on materials obtained from the Rwandan government, from websites, research reports, press articles and publications as well as interviews with scholars, with Rwandan government officials, and the staff of non-governmental organizations. Findings The Rwandan government formulates and implements its anti-corruption efforts via donors’ governance support and homegrown initiatives. Corruption has been minimized by eradicating opportunities for misconduct and by focusing on governance reforms and maintaining a zero-tolerance policy against corruption. Political will and strong leadership, the active role played by the anti-corruption agency, and effective governance reform have made Rwanda’s anti-corruption activities successful. Originality/value This paper is a scholarly examination of the Rwandan government’s anti-corruption strategy.

scholarly journals Nevyriausybinių organizacijų ir savivaldybių sąveika Lietuvoje: teoriniai sprendimų priėmimo ir įgyvendinimo proceso aspektai

2015 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 221
Author(s):  
Aušra Šilinskytė
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Interest Groups ◽  
Local Governance ◽  
Implementation Process ◽  
Decision Making Process ◽  
The Public ◽  
Implementation Processes ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations

The paper is focused on the discussion about the role of non-governmental organizations during the decision-making process in local governance and what factors influence it. To achieve this, the following steps have been made: first, the concept of non-governmental organizations and their relationship with civil society was analyzed, then possible variations of relationship between non-governmental organizations and their impact to the public sector was described. In the last part of the paper, the stages of the decision–making and implementation process in the municipality were analyzed and theoretical aspects of enabling NGOs were discussed. The analyses showed that the decision-making and implementation processes depend on the understanding of the need to cooperate, the ability of both subjects to work together, their relationship with citizens and other interest groups.

scholarly journals Pelestarian Situs Kepurbakalaan Candi Muara Jambi di Kecamatan Muaro Sebo Kabupaten Muaro Jambi

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 141
Author(s):  
Yusdi Anra ◽  
Amir Syarifuddin
Keyword(s):  
Local Community ◽  
Active Role ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Management Group ◽  
Cultural Heritage Conservation ◽  
Temple Complex ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
District Government

The purpose of this research was to find out how far the society of Muaro Sebo district in Muaro Jambi Regency understands the preservation and conservation of Muaro Jambi temple complex.  This research was qualitative research. The research was conducted in Muaro Sebo district, Muaro Jambi Regency, Jambi Province. The informants in this research were: 1) Indigenous Village Leaders of Muaro Sebo Village, 2) Management Group of Muaro Jambi Temple Complex, 3) Employees in the Department of Tourism Heritage, Jambi Province. 4) Non-Governmental Organizations, and 5) Muaro Sebo society of Muaro Jambi Regency. Data were collected by using interview, observation, and documentation studies. Data analysis techniques in this research were data reduction, data display / data presentation, conclusions and then verified. Based on the research findings and discussion, it can be concluded as follows. First, Performance of Cultural Heritage Conservation Management Group Muaro Jambi temple Complex has been arranged in the form of legal recognition by the Muaro Jambi District Government. Second, the utilization of Muaro Jambi temple complex as a superior tourism object that must be maintained and cared for by all people, especially, Muaro Sebo District society of Muaro Jambi Regency, with performance and local wisdom one form of values, attitudes, perceptions, behaviors and responses of the local community that interacts with a system of life with nature and the environment. Third, the obstacles in managing the utilization of this temple complex were very little awareness of the surrounding society to maintain and care to this temple sites. So, it takes hard work to continue and to increase awareness of the surrounding society to guard this temple site. Fourth, need active role of academics to assist in providing understanding, so that the Muaro Jambi enshrinement sites are getting better organized.

scholarly journals Peran Stakeholders dalam Konservasi Penyu Belimbing di Pantai Peneluran Jamursba Medi Kabupaten Tambrauw Provinsi Papua Barat

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 349
Author(s):  
Martha Yulita Yewen ◽  
I Made Bayu Ariwangsa
Keyword(s):  
Tourism Development ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Active Role ◽  
Sea Turtle ◽  
Data Sampling ◽  
Literature Study ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Leatherback Sea Turtle

The conservation potential of Leatherback Sea Turtle in Jamursba Medi Spawning Beach is for ecotourism attraction. This research was conducted at PeneluranJamursbaMedi Beach. This research was conducted to find out the potential of Leatherback Sea Turtle at JamursbaMediSpawningBeach as ecotourism attraction in Tambrauw Regency and also to find out the form of cooperation of Stakeholders in the area of Jamursba Medi Spawning Beach, Regency of Tambrauw, Province of West Papua. The type of data being used in this research was qualitative and quantitative with primary and secondary data source obtained through data sampling technique of depth interview observation, literature study with informant determination technique of purposive sampling and data analysis technique of descriptive qualitative. The result of research shows that in the area of Spawning Beach, Leatherback Sea Turtles have a potential to support tourism development in the form of natural, cultural and human. These three potencies are the assets to give contribution for tourism development and management of coastal park and has potential for ecotourism sector. So participation and active role of stakeholders namely Government, Population, and non-governmental organizations / WWF (World Wildlife Fund) is required for advancement and development in the area of Jamursba Medi Spawning Beach.   Key words: Potency, Ecotourism Conservation, Stakeholder.

Keeping Camouflage Out of the Classroom: The Safe Schools Declaration and the Guidelines for Protecting Schools and Universities from Military Use During Armed Conflict

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marten Zwanenburg
Keyword(s):  
International Organizations ◽  
Armed Conflict ◽  
Armed Forces ◽  
Active Role ◽  
Legal Framework ◽  
Safe Schools ◽  
Humanitarian Law ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations

Abstract This article discusses the ‘Safe Schools Declaration’ and the ‘Guidelines for Protecting Schools and Universities from Military use during Armed Conflict’. The latter are set of non-binding guidelines that aim to improve the protection of schools and universities during armed conflict. The former is a political declaration through which States can endorse the Guidelines. The article looks at the drafting process of the two documents, which involved non-governmental organizations (NGOs), international organizations and States. The article argues that the involvement of NGOs can be seen as reflective of a trend in which NGOs are increasingly involved in normative International Humanitarian Law (IHL) development. The role of international organizations was less pronounced, but nevertheless notable because international organizations traditionally do not have an active role in the field of IHL. The article contains an analysis of the Declaration and Guidelines, against the background of the applicable legal framework to the protection of schools and universities during armed conflict. It concludes that the principal focus of the Guidelines is the prevention of the use of schools and universities by armed forces in support of the military effort. IHL does not contain a rule prohibiting such use, but it can have far-reaching negative consequences for education. Other guidelines relate to, inter alia (limitations to), destroying or attacking schools and universities. These guidelines, while sometimes using phraseology from provisions of IHL treaty law, also largely go beyond existing obligations under IHL.

Forests and UNCED ′92: A Foundation for the Future

1993 ◽  
Vol 69 (5) ◽  
pp. 539-544 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brent E. Johnston
Keyword(s):  
Biological Diversity ◽  
Action Plan ◽  
Forest Products ◽  
Active Role ◽  
Shared Vision ◽  
Agenda 21 ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
The Social ◽  
Sustainable Forests

The conservation and protection of the world's forests has become a critical international environmental issue in recent years as the demand for forest products has increased significantly, and population growth and the rate of deforestation have reached perilous levels. These realities are challenging our stewardship of the resource.Strictly regarded in economic use terms for centuries, forests are increasingly being recognized for the social, cultural, spiritual and recreational values and benefits they furnish to humankind. At the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED ′92), convened in June 1992 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, significant global progress was achieved in altering the outdated approach to forest management reflected in the concept and practice of "sustainable yield", substituting it with the futuristic vision inherent in "sustainable forest development" (based on the paradigm envisioned in the report of the Brundt-land Commission, 1987).Canada has played an active role in advancing this change with respect to forests in the discussions leading up to and including the Conference. The key priorities expressed in Canada's National Forest Strategy, the domestic action plan which is underpinned by the shared vision of Canadian industry, labour, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and governments on sustainable forests, were advanced as our negotiating pillars in Rio. The outputs which emerged from the "Earth Summit" proceedings in the Conventions on Climate Change and Biological Diversity, Agenda 21, and particularly, the Guiding Principles on Forests, are all intimately linked with this Canadian position and constitute the groundwork for future dialogue and action on sustaining the planet's forests.

scholarly journals Transformation from Below in Bangladesh: Decentralization, local governance, and systemic change

2017 ◽  
Vol 51 (6) ◽  
pp. 1668-1694 ◽  
Author(s):  
JEAN-PAUL FAGUET
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Local Governance ◽  
Local Level ◽  
Transformative Change ◽  
Development Indicators ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Joint Product ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Government Responsiveness

AbstractI examine decentralization through the lens of the local dynamics it unleashed in Bangladesh. I argue that the national effects of decentralization are largely the sum of its local-level effects. Hence, to understand decentralization, we must first understand how local government works. This implies analysing not only decentralization, but also democracy, from the bottom up. I present a model of local government responsiveness as the product of political openness and substantive competition. The quality of politics, in turn, emerges endogenously as a joint product of the lobbying and political engagement of local firms/interests, and the organizational density and ability of civil society. I then test these ideas using qualitative data from Bangladesh. The evidence shows that civic organizations worked with non-governmental organizations and local governments to effect transformative change from the grass roots upwards—not just to public budgets and outputs, but to the underlying behaviours and ideas that underpin social development. In the aggregate, these effects were powerful. The result, key development indicators show, is Bangladesh leap-frogging past much wealthier India between 1990 and 2015.

scholarly journals Non-governmental organizations as subjects of social development of communities: the experience of the international charity fund «necessary»

2021 ◽  
pp. 105-111
Author(s):  
Oksana Kravchenko ◽  
Maina Kulik ◽  
Maksym Skochko
Keyword(s):  
Private Sector ◽  
Social Services ◽  
Social Protection ◽  
Small Towns ◽  
City Council ◽  
Youth Organizations ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Intersectoral Cooperation ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations

The article analyzes the current trends in the development of public institutions in Ukraine. The role of non-governmental public organizations in providing social services is considered. The main trends in the development of the private sector have been studied. The role of grant projects is highlighted. The role and place of the private sector in the provision of social services has been considered. Examples of implementation of local initiatives and receiving grant support have been analyzed. The importance and urgency of the problems of non-governmental organizations in the field of social services have been highlighted. Youth organizations that join socially-oriented initiatives are developing. Directing relevant initiatives and work of youth organizations activates young people in local communities, involves in the advisory bodies formation, localization of relevant projects implemented at the level of united territorial communities of villages and small towns, where in previous years youth activity was low. In a decentralized environment, no matter how capable the community is, there are always issues that are difficult to solve at the expense of the local budget. As practice shows, several issues of local importance, which cannot be solved by the budget of the united territorial community, can be successfully solved at the expense of other resources, including grants. Most of the international projects were implemented territorially in Uman and adjacent territorial communities. Their success depended on fruitful intersectoral cooperation with the Faculty of Social and Psychological Pedagogy, which provided organizationally, volunteer and psychological support, and the Department of Labor and Social Protection of Uman City Council, which provided effective communication between all branches of government, information and financial support.

scholarly journals The Role of Claim-Makers in Media Coverage of Environmental Problems in Pakistan

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (01) ◽  
pp. 1-15
Author(s):  
Ali Akbar Hingorjo ◽  
Bashir Memon
Keyword(s):  
Media Coverage ◽  
Environmental Issues ◽  
Active Role ◽  
Environmental Problems ◽  
Environmental Threats ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Indus Delta

Media coverage plays an important role in social construction of environmental issues all over the world. The coverage is often triggered by the claim-makers who play an active role in highlighting the environmental issues in media. In this context, this study is aimed at analyzing the role of claim-makers in media coverage of the environmental problems in Pakistan. The region of Indus Delta is selected as a case study for this research because this deltaic area is considered as one of the most highly productive eco-region of the country that is facing several environmental threats. The study provides the perspective of journalists covering the Indus Delta about the role of non-governmental organizations, political parties, community groups and concerned governmental bodies and departments in making the environmental problems of the region more news worthy for local and national media. Then the main themes of the data were analyzed and interpreted to answer the research questions of the study.

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