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A Mixed Methodological Approach to the Role of Rule of Law and Civil Society in Democracy Promotion: A case study from Jordan.
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Creator
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Reed, Courtney Nicole
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During the neo-liberal era, efforts led by the Global North urged for strong investments into civil society as a means of democratic transition. However, recent literature has been unable to discern if these approaches have truly created more democratic societies in which citizens are engaged in decision making. While the late 20th century saw both an increase in democracies and civil society, it is possible this may reflect an endogenous relationship, not considering other explanatory...
Show moreDuring the neo-liberal era, efforts led by the Global North urged for strong investments into civil society as a means of democratic transition. However, recent literature has been unable to discern if these approaches have truly created more democratic societies in which citizens are engaged in decision making. While the late 20th century saw both an increase in democracies and civil society, it is possible this may reflect an endogenous relationship, not considering other explanatory variables such as political culture and rule of law. Additional concerns have been made about the efficacy of civil society to foster democratic transitions when operating in oppressive environments. To address this dilemma, this study integrates a mixed methodological approach. Firstly, in a case study in Jordan, it directly assesses the impact of policy and rule of law on civil society groups via field interviews with civil society stakeholders. Additionally, through a robust literature review and in running linear regressions, this paper assesses theories relating to democratization and civil society development at a macro-level. This serves to answer two research questions, “What is the role of rule of law and civil society in democracy?” and “To what extent does Jordanian rule of law and policy impact civil society organization projects?” Findings revealed that rule of law has a significant impact not only on the environment in which civil society operates, but also is more significantly correlated with democracy than the strength of civil society.
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Date Issued
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2019-04-26
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Identifier
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FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1556304324_c96084c9
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