Friday, February 04, 2005

New Publication: Government-Civil Society Policy Partnerships

Strengthening Social Policy: Lessons on forging government-civil society policy partnerships

The culmination of a two year CIDA-funded project, this book looks at a series of innovative experiences and common lessons that can help government and civil society actors address social policy challenges. Edited by the Institute On Governance, the publication contains fascinating case studies on indigenous peoples' rights, children's rights, maternity leave, consumer rights, and the prostitution and trafficking of women. The studies were prepared by lead researchers in each of the five participating countries: Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, and Canada. The publication captured the attention of the World Bank Institute, who invited the IOG down to launch their series of Brown Bag discussions in November 2004.

Table of Contents


Chapter 1:
Introduction

Chapter 2:
Policy Partnerships in an Era of Cosmopolitan Governance
Jennifer Chandler

Chapter 3:
The Context for Partnership in the Participating Countries

Chapter 4:
Preventing Trafficking in Women and Voicing Women’s Political Interests
Case Studies from Indonesia
Joe Fernandez

Chapter 5:
Strengthening Partnerships Between Civil Society and Government
Case Studies from Malaysia
Dr. Denison Jayasooria

Chapter 6:
Children’s Protection and Indigenous People’s Rights in the Philippines
Case Studies from the Philippines
Dr. Francisco A. Magno and Ruth Lusterio-Rico

Chapter 7:
Civil Society and Governance in Thailand
Case Studies from Thailand
Dr. Juree Vichit-Vadakan and Dr. Kanokkan Anulansai, with assistance from Nongnoot Poungpong

Chapter 8:
The Role of Canadian Voluntary Sector Organizations in Development of Public Policy Related to Benefits for Children
Case Studies from Canada
Mel Gill

Chapter 9:
Building Better Social Policy: What We’ve Learned from Stories of Successful Government-Civil Society Policy Partnerships
Laura Edgar

Chapter 10:
On Reflection


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