The Development of Civil Society in Central Asia
Author | : Janice Giffen |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 197 |
Release | : 2005 |
ISBN-10 | : 1897748752 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781897748756 |
Rating | : 4/5 (52 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Development of Civil Society in Central Asia written by Janice Giffen and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book considers the applicability and use of civil society, both as a concept and in practice, in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. The volume examines whether civil society organisations (CSOs) are a progressive force for change, or a safety net. Various forms of CSOs are investigated: NGOs and community based organisations, trade unions, political parties and religious groups, as well as more long-standing soviet and traditional institutions and practices. The book contains lessons and perspectives about civil society growth across time, and considers future directions.