Reframing global governance: Apocalypse soon or reform!

Held, David

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“…According to the concept of polyarchy, many individuals or groups may exert political influence on decisions. The diminishing of the state's hierarchical authority and the use of less coercive policy instruments today implement such potential power dispersion (Held 2007;Stoker 1998). Participation, combined with represen-984 N. Schiffino and S. Jacob tation, aims to overcome citizens' disenchantment and the challenging of expertise that has appeared at the end of the twentieth century and the beginning of the twenty-first century.…”

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Risk, democracy and schizophrenia: the changing roles of citizens in risk policy-making putting GMO policy to the test

Schiffino¹,

Jacob

2011

Journal of Risk Research

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For more than two decades, participatory mechanisms have often been invoked as quasi-policy instruments to counterbalance a deficit of legitimacy surrounding political representation. Scientific literature has widely investigated this process. Empirical studies have documented it. However, a blind spot remains. How does this process influence the role of citizens when they are called to sanction political decisions concerning risks, decisions to which they have been at least partly associated? This paper innovatively combines theories of democracy and sequential policy analysis to investigate the articulation of participation and representation when risk issues are regulated. This paper's theoretical reflection is documented through the example of GMO policy in Europe and, more specifically, in Belgium. This article may be used for research, teaching and private study purposes. Any substantial or systematic reproduction, re-distribution, re-selling, loan, sub-licensing, systematic supply or distribution in any form to anyone is expressly forbidden.The publisher does not give any warranty express or implied or make any representation that the contents will be complete or accurate or up to date. The accuracy of any instructions, formulae and drug doses should be independently verified with primary sources. The publisher shall not be liable for any loss, actions, claims, proceedings, demand or costs or damages whatsoever or howsoever caused arising directly or indirectly in connection with or arising out of the use of this material.Risk, democracy and schizophrenia: the changing roles of citizens in risk policy-making putting GMO policy to the test For more than two decades, participatory mechanisms have often been invoked as quasi-policy instruments to counterbalance a deficit of legitimacy surrounding political representation. Scientific literature has widely investigated this process. Empirical studies have documented it. However, a blind spot remains. How does this process influence the role of citizens when they are called to sanction political decisions concerning risks, decisions to which they have been at least partly associated? This paper innovatively combines theories of democracy and sequential policy analysis to investigate the articulation of participation and representation when risk issues are regulated. This paper's theoretical reflection is documented through the example of GMO policy in Europe and, more specifically, in Belgium.Keywords: risk; democracy; policy IntroductionThis article investigates the link between democracy, risk and public policy. Each concept owns a niche in the scientific literature. There is also a crossover between theories of democracy and policy analysis. Policy analysis often considers democracy to be a fundamental frame for public decisions. Weale (2007, 18-23) defines democracy as a regime where public policies depend upon the opinion of its citizens. Muller and Surel (1998, 33-41) show that such a relationship between citizens and decision-makers can be shap...

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Risk, democracy and schizophrenia: the changing roles of citizens in risk policy-making putting GMO policy to the test

Schiffino¹,

Jacob

2011

Journal of Risk Research

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“…Energy use and climate change are therefore perceived to be inextricably interrelated within the deeply interconnected world, the 'global commons' (Vogler 2000). It is in addition considered increasingly difficult to disentangle questions of energy policy from those of climate change policy (Carter 2001;Held 2006;Scrase et al 2009;Blyth 2010). This viewpoint has been encapsulated well in the claim that 'climate policy is energy policy' (Scrase et al 2009: 3).…”

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The Energy Security-Climate Nexus

Kuzemko

2013

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The global political economy is in flux as a series of cumulative crises impacts its organization and governance. The IPE series has tracked its development in both analysis and structure over the last three decades. It has always had a concentration on the global South. Now the South increasingly challenges the North as the centre of development, also reflected in a growing number of submissions and publications on indebted Eurozone economies in Southern Europe.An indispensable resource for scholars and researchers, the series examines a variety of capitalisms and connections by focusing on emerging economies, companies and sectors, debates and policies. It informs diverse policy communities as the established trans-Atlantic North declines and 'the rest', especially the BRICS, rise.

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“…In current discourse on globalization and governance of health while some justify the need for fundamental changes in our pre-assumptions on merits of global governance, it has also led to questions over its definition and raised ambiguities surrounding the ethical and moral issues connected to its role [23][24][25][26][27]. The HIV/AIDS epidemic in CEE and the dilemma regarding the role of civil society and governance in HIV prevention highlights this controversy regarding the globalization and health [28,29].…”

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The quest for multi-sectoral HIV/AIDS prevention in Central and Eastern Europe and why it matters

Vadiee

2011

HIV & AIDS Review

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a b s t r a c tBackground: The HIV/AIDS epidemic is continuing to expand in Central and Eastern Europe against a background of transition and disparities in welfare. In absence of a multi-sectoral HIV/AIDS prevention strategy among the risk groups in Eastern and central Europe obstacles in reaching the key prevention targets will continue to remain. Method and search strategy: We performed a systematic literature search using key terms such as; HIV/AIDS, Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), multi-sectoral prevention to review studies that reported on extent of multi-sectoral implementation in CEE. Results: The mobilization and capacity building among the communities remains a challenge in CEE. The prevention strategies aimed at IDUs, CSWs and adolescent young women should be formulated with a real understanding of their risk environments. The civil society and the involvements of the broader political system is crucial in decriminalization of harm reduction programs among IDUs. HIV prevention among women and adolescent should be strategized in the context of broader sexual and reproductive health rights. Conclusion: A multidisciplinary and multi-sectoral HIV/AIDS prevention in CEE needed in order to efficiently and effectively address the growing East-West Epidemiological divide.

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Reframing global governance: Apocalypse soon or reform!

Cited by 67 publications

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Risk, democracy and schizophrenia: the changing roles of citizens in risk policy-making putting GMO policy to the test

Risk, democracy and schizophrenia: the changing roles of citizens in risk policy-making putting GMO policy to the test

The Energy Security-Climate Nexus

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