Gestion de proximité et démocratie participative

Bacqué, Marie-Hélène; Sintomer, Yves

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“…In such a perspective of value for money, contemporary participation may be too costly. Significantly, literature on participatory democracy (Bacqué, Rey, and Sintomer 2005;Blondiaux 2008) indicates that citizens' involvement in public policy is nowadays largely initiated by rulers. In the 1960s and 1970s, participation constituted more of a 'bottom-up' process by social movements for challenging public policies.…”

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Risk, democracy and schizophrenia: the changing roles of citizens in risk policy-making putting GMO policy to the test

Schiffino¹,

Jacob

2011

Journal of Risk Research

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For more than two decades, participatory mechanisms have often been invoked as quasi-policy instruments to counterbalance a deficit of legitimacy surrounding political representation. Scientific literature has widely investigated this process. Empirical studies have documented it. However, a blind spot remains. How does this process influence the role of citizens when they are called to sanction political decisions concerning risks, decisions to which they have been at least partly associated? This paper innovatively combines theories of democracy and sequential policy analysis to investigate the articulation of participation and representation when risk issues are regulated. This paper's theoretical reflection is documented through the example of GMO policy in Europe and, more specifically, in Belgium. This article may be used for research, teaching and private study purposes. Any substantial or systematic reproduction, re-distribution, re-selling, loan, sub-licensing, systematic supply or distribution in any form to anyone is expressly forbidden.The publisher does not give any warranty express or implied or make any representation that the contents will be complete or accurate or up to date. The accuracy of any instructions, formulae and drug doses should be independently verified with primary sources. The publisher shall not be liable for any loss, actions, claims, proceedings, demand or costs or damages whatsoever or howsoever caused arising directly or indirectly in connection with or arising out of the use of this material.Risk, democracy and schizophrenia: the changing roles of citizens in risk policy-making putting GMO policy to the test For more than two decades, participatory mechanisms have often been invoked as quasi-policy instruments to counterbalance a deficit of legitimacy surrounding political representation. Scientific literature has widely investigated this process. Empirical studies have documented it. However, a blind spot remains. How does this process influence the role of citizens when they are called to sanction political decisions concerning risks, decisions to which they have been at least partly associated? This paper innovatively combines theories of democracy and sequential policy analysis to investigate the articulation of participation and representation when risk issues are regulated. This paper's theoretical reflection is documented through the example of GMO policy in Europe and, more specifically, in Belgium.Keywords: risk; democracy; policy IntroductionThis article investigates the link between democracy, risk and public policy. Each concept owns a niche in the scientific literature. There is also a crossover between theories of democracy and policy analysis. Policy analysis often considers democracy to be a fundamental frame for public decisions. Weale (2007, 18-23) defines democracy as a regime where public policies depend upon the opinion of its citizens. Muller and Surel (1998, 33-41) show that such a relationship between citizens and decision-makers can be shap...

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Risk, democracy and schizophrenia: the changing roles of citizens in risk policy-making putting GMO policy to the test

Schiffino¹,

Jacob

2011

Journal of Risk Research

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“…C'est pourquoi on assiste à une quête de nouvelles pratiques, voire de nouveaux dispositifs de participation qui permettraient de ramener les citoyens et les citoyennes au coeur des pratiques associées à la démocratie participative (Bacqué et Sintomer, 2001). En d'autres termes, malgré leur désenchantement, on constate un peu partout dans le monde une quête pour de nouvelles pratiques qui visent à rendre aux citoyens et aux citoyennes le pouvoir que les élus, dans nos systèmes de démocratie représentative, se sont arrogé.…”

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Penser les conditions de la démocratie participative

Parazelli

Latendresse

2006

Nouvelles pratiques sociales

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“…Pour résoudre les tensions et les confl its sous-jacents aux choix individuels et collectifs concernant la forme urbaine et l'évolution des métropoles, il est nécessaire d'inscrire ce débat dans l'espace politique, faute de quoi les intérêts dominants, en particulier ceux des entreprises et des promoteurs du développement, risquent d'être confondus avec l'intérêt général des régions métropolitaines (Keating, 2001). Dans un tel contexte, il devient indispensable de miser sur une participation accrue des citoyens à la gestion publique et sur une démocratisation des mécanismes de gestion (Bacqué, Rey et Sintomer, 2005).…”

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La métropole contemporaine et ses controverses

Hamel

2006

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Les métropoles contemporaines, qui se caractérisent notamment par une plus grande mobilité des habitants, par l’étalement urbain et par l’établissement de nouvelles hiérarchies entre les principales composantes de leur territoire, soulèvent une série de controverses sociales et politiques relativement à leur avenir. Cela inspire une réflexion exploratoire sur la portée des choix individuels et collectifs en ce qui a trait à la viabilité des formes que prennent aujourd’hui ces milieux de vie. Le texte est subdivisé en trois parties. Dans un premier temps, j’évoque l’évolution des métropoles contemporaines et tente de dégager quelques facteurs explicatifs. Dans un deuxième temps, j’examine deux controverses importantes en ce qui a trait à leur évolution dans le contexte nord-américain. Enfin, je traite des implications politiques de ces controverses en référence à la démocratie locale.Within the contemporary context, city-regions that are characterized, among other things, by an increased mobility of their residents, urban sprawl and the definition of new hierarchies between the main components of their territory must face a series of social and political controversies regarding their future. This paper should be considered an exploratory reflection concerning the effect of individual and collective choices upon the viability of forms taken by these urban environments. The article is subdivided into three parts. Firstly, I consider the evolution of city-regions and try to isolate some explanatory factors. Secondly, I look at two major controversies concerning the evolution of city-regions within the North American context. Finally, I deal with the political consequences of these controversies as regards local democracy

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Gestion de proximité et démocratie participative

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Risk, democracy and schizophrenia: the changing roles of citizens in risk policy-making putting GMO policy to the test

Risk, democracy and schizophrenia: the changing roles of citizens in risk policy-making putting GMO policy to the test

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La métropole contemporaine et ses controverses

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