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OverviewDo civil society organizations representing groups such as women, migrants, indigenous people, people with HIV/AIDS, or the poor have a stronger influence when directly involved in policymaking than when they try to influence policymakers from outside? Does participatory policymaking enhance the efficiency and equity of public policy? And does the best argument prevail in such participatory processes, or is it the strongest argument that ultimately carries the day? This volume explores these questions by contrasting the theoretical underpinnings of participatory governance and deliberation theories with empirical findings from extensive field research in South Africa. The country has introduced numerous participatory policymaking institutions since the early 1990s. This book argues that civil society organizations might be unable to exert real influence over policymaking unless they possess mobilization capacities and can exert a credible exit option from participatory structures. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Lucio Baccaro , Konstantinos PapadakisPublisher: International Labour Office Imprint: International Labour Office Volume: No. 117 Dimensions: Width: 16.50cm , Height: 0.50cm , Length: 23.50cm Weight: 0.136kg ISBN: 9789290148760ISBN 10: 9290148764 Pages: 78 Publication Date: 01 December 2008 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationLucio Baccaro and Konstantinos Papadakis are with the International Institute for Labor Studies. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |