DemocratisationICCO & Kerk in Actie’s policy

framework on democratisation

•Improving access to basic services (social dimension)

•Stimulating sustainable economic development (economic dimension)

•Advancing peace and democracy (political dimension)

General Thematic Focus

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•Political is understood in terms of power relations.

•Poverty and injustice are rooted in unequal power relations

•Sustained by societal structures and socio-cultural phenomena

Political Dimension?

•Analyzing structural causes

•Linking local initiatives to larger platforms

•Linking different actors

•Focus on marginalised groups

Aim for more equality in power relations

•Conflict Transformation

•Democratisation

Two approaches

•Non-violent change processes, to build sustainable conditions for peace and justice

•Three dimensions; attitudes, behaviour and context

Conflict Transformation

Varies according to person, ideology, culture and context. Two approaches:

•Minimalist approach

•Broad approach

Concept of Democracy

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•Focus on free and fair elections

•Different political parties

•Respect for civil and political liberties

Minimalist Approach

•No attention for inequality in existing power relations

•Power relations can undermine procedures

•Hard to assess the quality of democracy

•Rather passive role for citizens

Disadvantages

•Level of political participation

•The rule of law

•The respect for social, economic and cultural rights

Broad Approach

•Hold governments accountable

•Claim their rights

•Participate in the elaboration and implementation of policies

Active Role for Citizens

•Grassroots Democratisation

•Accountability of duty bearers

Strategic Dimensions

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•Political and legal empowerment of the most marginalised

•Facilitate dialogue between different stakeholders

•Aim to improve the link between grassroots and larger platforms

Grassroots Democratisation

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• Holding actors responsible for their actions

• Addressing those with obligations and responsibilities

• International human rights treaties and standards as a base to measure

Accountability

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•Information, transparency and voice

•Dialogue, consultation negotiation

•Sanctioning

Three Elements

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