The Role of Turkish Civil Society in Political Decision Making

Sönmez, Eda Kuşku

doi:10.33630/ausbf.536428

Ankara Üniversitesi SBF Dergisi

2019

DOI: 10.33630/ausbf.536428

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The Role of Turkish Civil Society in Political Decision Making

Eda Kuşku Sönmez¹

Abstract: Sivil toplumun siyasi karar almadaki rolünün etkinleştirilmesi şeklindeki normatif ideal bugün siyaset bilimciler tarafından kabul görmektedir ve demokrasinin konsolidasyonu açısından kaçınılmazdır. Böyle bir rolün analizi, siyaset bilimi çalışmaları açısından ve özellikle de demokrasi teorisi için merkezi öneme sahiptir. Böyle bir rolün değerlendirilebilmesi için, sivil toplum örgütlerinin siyasi sistemle ve aktörleriyle etkileşiminin, siyasa yapım sürecindeki etkinliğinin ve tüm bunların siyasa çıktıları üze… Show more

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Civil Society Under Attack: The Consequences for Horizontal Accountability Institutions

Smidt,

Johansson,

Richter

2024

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Existing research shows that the activity of independent civil society organizations (CSOs) is an important ingredient of democratization and democratic consolidation. Yet, what happens when governments impose restrictions on CSO activity? This manuscript investigates how restrictions on CSOs affect the quality of horizontal accountability institutions like parliaments and courts. CSOs monitor and mobilize against violations of democratic norms. Thus, if governments impose restrictions on CSO activity, they may face fewer barriers (i.e., less scrutiny and criticism) to dismantling horizontal checks and balances. In addition, when restrictions prevent CSOs from supporting horizontal accountability institutions (e.g., with monitoring and expertise), the latter’s ability to control and constrain governments likely declines. Our large-N cross-country analysis supports this argument, suggesting that the imposition of restrictions on CSOs diminishes the quality of horizontal accountability institutions. We examine alternative explanations (i.e., prior autocratization trends and the authoritarian nature of governments) and offer qualitative evidence from Kenya and Turkey to illustrate the expected causal pathways. Our results imply that a crackdown on CSOs serves as a warning sign of deteriorating horizontal oversight.

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Civil Society Under Attack: The Consequences for Horizontal Accountability Institutions

Smidt,

Johansson,

Richter

2024

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The Neoliberal Transformation of Turkish NGOs: A Legitimacy Crisis Perspective

Küçük,

Arslan

2024

CSZ

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This research aims to examine the evolution of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Türkiye following the introduction of neoliberal policies, utilizing Habermas's legitimacy crisis theory. The findings demonstrate that neoliberal policies have created a crisis of legitimacy for NGOs, affecting both their institutional legitimacy and the legitimacy of the public sphere. By shedding light on the legitimacy crisis experienced by NGOs, this study provides an original perspective and contributes to understanding the transformation of NGOs in Türkiye. While qualitative text analysis formed the primary methodology, quantitative data was utilized to support qualitative findings with empirically validated results. By triangulating themes from various sources, consistent patterns in the spread of neoliberalism within the civil sphere were identified. However, it is important to note that further research and analysis are needed to fully comprehend the complexities of this topic and its implications for the field of social sciences.

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The transformative role of the European Union on Turkish civil society

Köse,

Akdoğan,

Akdoğan

et al. 2024

CSZ

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Under the influence of the European Union (EU), the legal framework of civil society in Turkey has undergone significant changes. However, have the normative framework and policy demands of the EU been able to play a transformative role in shaping the legal organization of civil society in Turkey? In this study, we aimed to examine the transformative role of the EU in shaping the legal structure of civil society in Turkey. In the study, the Turkey Progress Reports published by the EU since 2005 were systematically examined, and the legal development of civil society was analyzed. The transformative role of the EU in shaping the legal structure of civil society in Turkey is of critical importance for democratization and strengthening the rule of law in the country. Efforts to align with EU standards have increased the legal recognition and protection of civil society in Turkey. Additionally, the financial and technical support provided by the EU has encouraged legal reforms aimed at enhancing the capacity of civil society organizations in Turkey. Nevertheless, further steps are necessary to fully strengthen and protect the legal structure of civil society.

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The Role of Turkish Civil Society in Political Decision Making

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Civil Society Under Attack: The Consequences for Horizontal Accountability Institutions

Civil Society Under Attack: The Consequences for Horizontal Accountability Institutions

The Neoliberal Transformation of Turkish NGOs: A Legitimacy Crisis Perspective

The transformative role of the European Union on Turkish civil society

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