The council of Europe
9 important questions on The council of Europe
What is global governance?
NGOs more prominent in policy-making within states and across borders.
What are the functions of NGOs?
2. Information/awareness building; public authorities and citizens
3. Offer expertise and advice; to decision makers
4. Provide services; either alternative or non-existing
5. Watchdog; monitoring of the decision-making process to ensure it is democratic, transparent and effective.
What is the Council of Europe?
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What is the structure of the council of europe?
What is the conference of INGOs? Also explain the thematic committee and the goal.
Participatory status since 2003
400 INGOs have participatory status; active participation in the policies and the work programmes of the CoE
The Conference meets 4 times a year.
5 thematic committee;
- human rights
- civil society and democracy
- social cohesion and eradiction of poverty
- culture, science and education
- sustainable territorial development.
What is the code of good practice of the CoE?
Based on actual experiences from NGOs across Europe
Contains a set of general principles, guidelines, tools and mechanisms for civil participation in the political decision-making process.
Goal of enhancing cooperation/shared responsibilities of NGOs and public authorities in promoting democratic and inclusive policy-making and common values.
What are the four principles of the Code of Good Practice?
2. Trust
3. Accountability
4. Independence
What are the different levels of participation ?
2. Consultation(medium-low); public authorities may ask NGOs for their opinion on a specific topic.
3. Dialogue (medium-high); initiative can be taken by either party; can be broad; two-way communication.
4. Partnership (high); close cooperation with respect for the NGO independence.
What are the two vies of IOs in the future? Realists and liberals.
2. IOs will grow in importance, will bring more actors to the table, will improve their ability to enforce decisions. They will change both the strategies and the interests of states. (liberals)
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