Deepening Democracy

Informationen zum Autor Francis Adams Klappentext Adams surveys the impact of transnational organizations and NGOs on Latin American politics since 1990. The transition from military to civilian rule in Latin American countries has benefited local progressive forces, but resilient remnants favoring the past's authoritarian politics have compelled organizations like the UN, IMF, OAS, and World Bank to engage in various campaigns to deepen democratic institutions and norms. Adams argues that to understand current political transformations in the region, one must consider the existing role of external organizations. Latin America is offered as a prime example of the increased influence transnational authorities have over political decisions that had long been the exclusive prerogative of national governments. Beginning with the Latin American experience, Adams reviews the contemporary character of power and politics in the area, outlining how democratic transitions have been limited. UN human rights and reform initiatives are considered. Adams scrutinizes the work of the World Bank, the IMF, and the Inter-American Development Bank to modernize public administration, strengthen political institutions, enhance transparency and accountability, and fortify civil society. He also examines the work and impact and the Organization of American States and various global citizens groups. Zusammenfassung In this text! Latin America is offered as a prime example of the increased influence transnational authorities have over political decisions that had long been the exclusive prerogative of national governments. The book also examines the work of the Organization of American States. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface List of Acronyms Introduction Power and Politics in Latin America United Nations International Financial Institutions Organization of American States Global Civil Society Deepening Democracy in the Americas Bibliography Index ...

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Francis Adams, Adams Francis
• Editore: Praeger Publications
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 31.05.2003
• EAN: 9780275979713
• ISBN: 978-0-275-97971-3
• Dimensioni: 158 mm x 235 mm x 14 mm
• Categorie: Scienze sociali, diritto, economia > Scienze politiche > Scienze politiche e cittadinanza attiva; Latin America, POLITICAL SCIENCE / NGOs (Non-Governmental Organizations), POLITICAL SCIENCE / Political Process / General, POLITICAL SCIENCE / International Relations / General, POLITICAL SCIENCE / World / Caribbean & Latin American, International Relations, Political structure & processes, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), Latin America – Mexico, Central America, South America, Political structure and processes, Geography and World Cultures