Public Diplomacy and Civil Society Organisations

• Author(s): Ibrahim Natil,
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis
• Pages: 122
• ISBN_10: 1003803547
  ISBN_13: 9781003803546
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Political Science / NGOs (Non-Governmental Organizations) , Political Science / Public Policy / Social Policy , Social Science / Human Services , Political Science / Civil Rights , Political Science / Peace , Political Science / Intergovernmental Organizations , Political Science / Geopolitics , Social Science / Human Geography , Social Science / Philanthropy & Charity , Social Science / Developing & Emerging Countries , Political Science / Political Process / Political Advocacy , Social Science / Anthropology / General , Social Science / Sociology / General , Social Science / General ,

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This book explores the roles of civil society organisations (CSOs) when engaging in public diplomacy activities and their impact on community development and change. It provides up-to-date analysis of the challenges and constraints facing CSOs involved in diplomatic missions and working with foreign donors.

Bringing together case studies from Cameroon, Egypt, Poland, Palestine, Lebanon and Libya, this edited collection reflects on how external calls for proposals in the fields of women’s empowerment, community development, education, training, exchange programmes, democracy, human rights and peacebuilding influence the way civil society organisations contribute, deliver, intervene and position themselves in various societies. It explores the lessons learnt by various CSOs in identifying societal problems, understanding grassroots demands, prioritising development agendas and campaigning for peacebuilding. Grounded in a firm theoretical framework and based on up-to-date empirical research, the book reflects on the leadership shown by civil society organisations in development, politics and business and their impact on community development initiatives and local change process.

This book will be an important resource for researchers, policymakers, donors, NGO practitioners and the beneficiaries themselves, within the areas of international development, peacebuilding, civil society, politics and international relations.