Stakeholder Democracy: Represented Democracy in a Time of Fear

This book explores how we are moving from representative to participatory democracy and how stakeholder democracy is strengthening represented democracy in a time of fear. It provides practical examples of multi-stakeholder partnerships and an MSP Charter to engage stakeholders in policy development. It is essential reading for professionals and trainees, as well as students of sustainable development, politics, and international relations.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 240 pages
\n Publication date: 13 June 2019
\n Publisher: Taylor & Francis Inc
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In the realm of sustainable development, this comprehensive book delves into the transformative journey from representative to participatory democracy, and the emerging era of stakeholder democracy. It explores how this shift is empowering individuals and groups to actively participate in decision-making processes, fostering a stronger and more inclusive democracy amidst times of uncertainty.

Since the 1992 Rio Earth Summit, the concept of stakeholder democracy has gained significant momentum, with stakeholders actively engaging in assisting governments and intergovernmental bodies in making informed decisions and implementing them through collaborative partnerships, both within and outside government. This book offers a multi-stakeholder, sectoral, and holistic perspective, tracing the historical development of stakeholder democracy, particularly in the context of sustainable development. Drawing from over twenty-five years of experience, the authors review, analyze, and provide valuable recommendations on effective stakeholder engagement in policy development.

Through illustrative case studies and an MSP Charter framework, the book showcases successful practical examples of multi-stakeholder partnerships (MSPs) in achieving agreements and outlines key elements for building and sustaining MSPs. It serves as a valuable resource for professionals and trainees involved in multi-stakeholder processes for policy development and agreement implementation. Additionally, this book is of interest to students of sustainable development, politics, and international relations, providing a comprehensive understanding of the evolving democratic landscape and its implications for a more sustainable and inclusive future.

\n Weight: 450g\n
Dimension: 234 x 157 x 15 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780815386933\n \n