In modern welfare states, the aim of government is to provide good governance. But it does not mean that, government will be overburdened. Again, good governance, which is, maximum development for majority population should be the ultimate end. So the rolling back of the state from major sectors is a viable alternative for effective socio-economic development. This retreat of state has opened floodgates for Civil Society Organizations (CSOs). In an intervnetionist welfare state lines dividing the civil and political societies get increasingly blurred. Without entering into a deeper debate, one should safely assume that the civil society should compliment the state if desirable, collaborate if possible, and confront if necessary.
About Author :
Azmal Hussain holds a doctorate degree in Anthropology from Gauhati University. He has handled several action and research ventures independently for different organizations working for the underprivileged and particularly addressing, issues like nutrition and education with a focus on women and children. He is also commissioned as a research and documentation expert in the project sponsored by different development agencies lie Lutheran World Relief, Catholic Relief Services, Oxfam, UNICEF etc. Presenlty is working as a Faculty Associate in ICFAI Business Research Centre, Kolkata. He has earlier edited several books in the areas like health,nutrition and community development, published by Icfai University Press. He also reguarly writers articles to Icfai magzines and journals. Santap Sanhari Mishra holds MA and M.Phil degrees in public administration from Utkal University. He also holds an MA degree in history from the same university. He has done extensive study in the area of good governance and e-governnace and has authored the book titled, Modern System of Governance: Good Governance vs. E.-Governance, published by Anmol Publications, New Delhi. Presently, he is working as a Senior Research Associate at Icfai Business School Research Centre, Kolkata. Prior to joining Icfai, he worked as a visiting faculty in PG Department of Public Administration and several as an Academic Counsellor for Public Administration at DDCE, Utkal University.
Contents :
Overview Section I GLOBAL CIVIL SOCIETY-INTRODUCTION Understanding Global Civil Society Civil Society and Post Communism: The Imprint of State Socialism NGOs, Civil Society and Accountability: Making the People Accoutnable to Capital The Role of Civil Society Organizations in Auditing and Public Finance Management Section II GLOBAL CIVIL SOCIETY-INITIATIVES Dilemmas of Civil Society Aid: Donars, NGOs and the Quest for Peace in Sri Lanka Civil Society Opposition to Nonferrous Metals Mining in the Philippines Serving the Rural Poor: A Review of Civil Society-Led Initiatives in Rural Water and Sanitation Civil Society and Democratic Space in Russia Budget Work in India: Civil Society Experiments in Democratic Engagement Index