The Broken Promise of Global Advocacy: Inequality in Global Interest Representation

The Broken Promise of Global Advocacy examines whether global interest communities favor wealthier countries and if the growth of global advocacy implies the emergence of a global civil society representative of global constituencies. It demonstrates that cross-national differences in global interest representation largely mirror states' economic power, and that global interest communities are likely to remain dominated by organizations representing national interests.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 82 pages
Publication date: 29 January 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The Broken Promise of Global Advocacy delves into two fundamental normative debates surrounding the rise of transnational advocacy: whether global interest communities exhibit bias towards wealthier countries, and whether the expansion of global advocacy signifies the emergence of a truly representative global civil society. To address these critical inquiries, the authors employ original data derived from a comprehensive project that maps all organized interests participating in two international forums: the World Trade Organizations Ministerial Conferences (1995–2017) and the United Nations Climate Summits (1997–2017). By leveraging this unique dataset, they undertake a systematic empirical assessment of competing perspectives on the factors driving the rise of transnational advocacy.

The findings of this study reveal that cross-national variations in global interest representation closely align with states' economic power, suggesting that global interest communities are likely to remain dominated by organizations representing national rather than global interests. This book holds immense appeal to students and scholars engaged in comparative politics, public policy, governance, international relations, and international political economy.

The Broken Promise of Global Advocacy offers valuable insights into the complex dynamics shaping global advocacy and sheds light on the challenges and opportunities associated with promoting a more inclusive and equitable global order. By examining the biases and power dynamics at play in the world of transnational advocacy, this book contributes to our understanding of the complex web of interdependencies and conflicts that shape our world today.

Weight: 132g
Dimension: 215 x 139 x 8 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032160306