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The United Nations and Civil Society in Times of Change: Four Propositions

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The United Nations and organized civil society in the form of international NGOs have yet to find an optimal mode of engagement that works for both sides. This has many reasons, but foremost it is caused by a formalized and politicized administrative process with, in the end, rather limited participation opportunities for NGOs. The current regime fails to live up to its potential – a deficit that is becoming more acute as both the UN and NGOs face legitimacy pressures and have to brave geopolitical and resource uncertainties. In response, the article proposes a more differentiated cooperation model based on functional roles and new organizational formats. Such an approach could enable a mutually beneficial relationship to emerge between the United Nations system and international civil society.

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  • Helmut K. Anheier, 2018. "The United Nations and Civil Society in Times of Change: Four Propositions," Global Policy, London School of Economics and Political Science, vol. 9(3), pages 291-300, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:glopol:v:9:y:2018:i:3:p:291-300
    DOI: 10.1111/1758-5899.12555
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