Public Diplomacy and Civil Society Organisations

This book explores the roles of civil society organizations (CSOs) 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, and reflects on the lessons learnt by CSOs in identifying societal problems, understanding grassroots demands, prioritizing development agendas, and campaigning for peacebuilding.

Format: Hardback
Length: 114 pages
Publication date: 28 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate roles of civil society organizations (CSOs) in engaging in public diplomacy activities and their profound impact on community development and transformation. It offers a timely analysis of the challenges and constraints faced by CSOs involved in diplomatic missions and collaborations with foreign donors. Through a collection of case studies from countries such as Cameroon, Egypt, Poland, Palestine, Lebanon, and Libya, this edited volume explores how external calls for proposals in various fields, including women's empowerment, community development, education, training, exchange programs, democracy, human rights, and peacebuilding, shape the contributions, delivery, interventions, and positioning of CSOs in diverse societies. It sheds light on the lessons learned by these organizations in identifying societal problems, understanding grassroots demands, prioritizing development agendas, and advocating for peacebuilding.

The book is grounded in a robust theoretical framework and is based on up-to-date empirical research, providing valuable insights into the leadership exhibited by CSOs in development, politics, and business, as well as their profound influence on community development initiatives and local change processes. This book serves as a vital resource for researchers, policymakers, donors, NGO practitioners, and beneficiaries alike, spanning the domains of international development, peacebuilding, civil society, politics, and international relations. By examining the multifaceted roles of CSOs in public diplomacy, this book contributes to our understanding of the dynamics and complexities of fostering community development and promoting positive change on a global scale.

Weight: 278g
Dimension: 142 x 224 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032578897