Jessica Ayesha Northey

Civil Society in Algeria (eBook, ePUB)

Activism, Identity and the Democratic Process

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Are new forms of activism emerging in Algeria? Can civil society effect political reform in the country? The violence between radical Islamists and the military in the 1990s led to huge loss of life and mass exile. The public sphere was rendered a dangerous place for over a decade. Yet in defiance of these conditions, civil society grew, with thousands of associations forming throughout the conflict. Associations were set up to protect human rights and vulnerable populations, commemorate those assassinated and promote Algerian heritage. There are now over 93,000 associations registered across the country. Although social, economic and political turbulence continues, new networks still emerge and, since the Arab revolts of 2011, organised demonstrations increasingly take place.

Civil Society in Algeria examines these recent developments and scrutinizes the role associations play in promoting political reform and democratization in Algeria. Based on extensive fieldwork undertaken both before and after the Arab Spring, the book shows how associations challenge government policy in the public sphere. Algeria is playing an increasingly important role in the stability and future peaceful relations of the Middle East and North Africa. This book reveals the new forms of activism that are challenging the ever-powerful state. It is a valuable resource for Algeria specialists and for scholars researching political reform and democratization across the Middle East and North Africa.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Bloomsbury UK eBooks
• Seitenzahl: 256
• Erscheinungstermin: 4. Oktober 2018
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781786725356
• Artikelnr.: 59250889

Autorenporträt

Jessica Ayesha Northey is a Researcher at the Centre for Trust, Peace and Social Relations of the Coventry University, UK. She has been the Principle Investigator of the British Academy funded Youth Futures Algeria project from 2020-2022, is country expert for the Bertelsmann Foundation and has carried out numerous research assignments and electoral observation missions for international organisations. Jessica is the author of "Civil Society in Algeria: Activism, Identity and the Democratic Process" (I.B. Tauris, 2018).

Inhaltsangabe

Acknowledgements Introduction PART I Civil Society and Democracy Promotion
in the Arab World Chapter 1 Civil Society in the Arab World and Algeria
Associations in the Arab World Civil Society and Democracy Perceptions of
Civil Society in Algeria Associative Activism in a Post-Conflict
Environment Conclusion Chapter 2 International Donors and Democracy
Promotion Development Paradigms and the Language of Donors Regional
Variations in EU Support to Civil Society Civil Society Support in the MENA
Region: Algeria, Palestine and Lebanon Conclusion PART II Algerian Civil
Society and Relations with the State Chapter 3 Historical Perspectives on
Civil Society in Algeria Traditional Civil Society and the Impact of
Colonialism Civil Society in an Independent Algeria Democratic Opening and
the Black Decade Conclusion Chapter 4 Civil Society and the State
State-Society Relations and the Failure of Dialogue The Arab Spring,
Associative Action and State Responses Civil Society and the 2012 Law on
Associations Conclusion Chapter 5 Associations in Algeria A New Typology of
Associations The Regional Focus of Algerian Associations The Sector Focus
of Algerian Associations Conclusion Chapter 6 Algerian Associations
Protecting the Past Heritage Associations in Algeria Associations and Urban
History Preserving Roman History in Algeria Algeria's Archaeological Past
Religious Heritage and Traditions Conclusion Chapter 7 Algerian
Associations and Social Welfare Social Sector Associations in Algeria
Social Work, Disability and New Voices in Oran Contesting State Provision
in Kabylia Associations, Faith and Health Care in El Oued Dealing with
Trauma Conclusion PART III Donors, Democracy and the Language of Others
Chapter 8 Europe, Civil Society and Democracy in Algeria European Diplomacy
in Algeria European Union Programmes in Algeria European Support to
Algerian civil society Conclusion Chapter 9. Language and the Construction
of Civil Society The Performative Effect of Language Historical Narratives
Language Policies and the Public Sphere Conclusion Conclusion Notes
Bibliography