The Privatization of Public Interest: Theorizing NGO Discourse in a Neoliberal Era
This paper examines recent policy discussions on non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and their central role in the democratization of civil society. The author argues that the policy debate on NGOs exemplifies the conflict between liberalism and socialism, or more specifically between private inte...
| Veröffentlicht in: | Review of International Political Economy. - Taylor & Francis, Ltd.. - 11(2004), 1, Seite 155-176 |
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| Format: | Online-Aufsatz |
| Sprache: | English |
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2004
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| Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk: | Review of International Political Economy |
| Schlagworte: | State Civil society Development NGOs Advocacy NGOs Neoliberalism Global governance Democracy Political science Social sciences Economics |
| Zusammenfassung: | This paper examines recent policy discussions on non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and their central role in the democratization of civil society. The author argues that the policy debate on NGOs exemplifies the conflict between liberalism and socialism, or more specifically between private interest and public good. The contemporary context of neoliberal economic policies and structural adjustment represents a vindication of liberal norms, and the ascendancy of NGOs is theorized in this context. An analysis of recent policy positions on NGOs and their role in promoting governance and development is illustrative of the complex ways in which NGOs, at local and international levels, are being incorporated into the neoliberal model of civil society. |
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| ISSN: | 14664526 |