Civic Space Scan of Finland

Civic Space Scan of Finland
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 180
Release: 2021
Genre:
ISBN: 9789264682696

At the global level, civic space is narrowing and thus efforts to protect and promote it are more important than ever. The OECD defines Civic Space as the set of legal, policy, institutional, and practical conditions necessary for non-governmental actors to access information, express themselves, associate, organise, and participate in public life. This document presents the Civic Space Scan of Finland, which was undertaken at the request of the Finnish government and is the first OECD report of its kind. OECD Civic Space Scans in particular assess how governments protect and promote civic space in each national context and propose ways to strengthen existing frameworks and practices. The Scan assesses four key dimensions of civic space: civic freedoms and rights, media freedoms and digital rights, the enabling environment for civil society organisations, and civic participation in policy and decision making. Each respective chapter of the report contains actionable recommendations for the Government of Finland. As part of the scan process, a citizens' panel - also overseen by the OECD - was held in February 2021 and generated a wide range of recommendations for the government from a representative microcosm of Finnish society.

The Protection and Promotion of Civic Space Strengthening Alignment with International Standards and Guidance

The Protection and Promotion of Civic Space Strengthening Alignment with International Standards and Guidance
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 300
Release: 2022-12-16
Genre:
ISBN: 9264868941

The past decade has seen increasing international recognition of civic space as a cornerstone of functioning democracies, alongside efforts to promote and protect it. Countries that foster civic space are better placed to reap the many benefits of higher levels of citizen engagement, strengthened transparency and accountability, and empowered citizens and civil society. In the longer term, a vibrant civic space can help to improve government effectiveness and responsiveness, contribute to more citizen-centred policies, and boost social cohesion.

OECD Public Governance Reviews Civic Space Scan of Finland

OECD Public Governance Reviews Civic Space Scan of Finland
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 182
Release: 2021-06-16
Genre:
ISBN: 9264938117

At the global level, civic space is narrowing and thus efforts to protect and promote it are more important than ever. The OECD defines Civic Space as the set of legal, policy, institutional, and practical conditions necessary for non-governmental actors to access information, express themselves, associate, organise, and participate in public life.

OECD Public Governance Reviews Civic Space Review of Romania

OECD Public Governance Reviews Civic Space Review of Romania
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 220
Release: 2023-07-07
Genre:
ISBN: 9264529497

The Civic Space Review of Romania provides an in-depth analysis of national legal frameworks, policies, institutions, and practices relevant to civic space protection. It reviews strengths and areas for improvement, and providing guidance on a wide range of issues. The Review assesses four key dimensions of civic space: civic freedoms, media freedoms and online civic space, the enabling environment for civil society organisations, and citizen participation in policy and decision making.

Promoting and Protecting Minority Rights

Promoting and Protecting Minority Rights
Author: United Nations
Publisher:
Total Pages: 188
Release: 2012
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

"The present guide offers information related to norms and mechanisms developed to protect the rights of persons belonging to national, ethnic, religious or linguistic minorities. It includes detailed information about procedures and forums in which minority issues may be raised to minorities and by also covering selected specialized agencies and regional mechanisms, the present Guide complements information contained in Working with the United Nations Human Rights Programme: A Handbook for Civil Society"--Introduction.

OECD Public Governance Reviews: Czech Republic Towards a More Modern and Effective Public Administration

OECD Public Governance Reviews: Czech Republic Towards a More Modern and Effective Public Administration
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 344
Release: 2023-03-30
Genre:
ISBN: 9264920811

The OECD Public Governance Review of the Czech Republic identifies priority governance areas for reform in the Czech Republic and offers recommendations to strengthen the effectiveness, agility and responsiveness of the country’s public sector. The review first provides a snapshot on the effectiveness of the public administration and its capacity to address contemporary governance challenges, such as digitalisation and climate change.

Open Government for Stronger Democracies A Global Assessment

Open Government for Stronger Democracies A Global Assessment
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 156
Release: 2023-11-15
Genre:
ISBN: 926453248X

Open government is a powerful catalyst for driving democracy, public trust, and inclusive growth. In recognition of this, the OECD Council adopted the Recommendation on Open Government in 2017. To date, it remains the first - and only - internationally recognised legal instrument on open government and has guided many countries in designing and implementing their open government agendas. This report takes stock of countries' implementation of the Recommendation, its dissemination, and its ongoing significance. It is based on an OECD survey carried out in 2020/2021 among all countries that adhered to the Recommendation and other partner countries, as well as on further data collected through a perception survey with delegates to the OECD Working Party on Open Government.

Training Manual on Human Rights Monitoring

Training Manual on Human Rights Monitoring
Author:
Publisher: New York : United Nations
Total Pages: 496
Release: 2001
Genre: Human rights
ISBN: 9789211541373

This manual is one component of a two-part package of materials for training on human rights monitoring for UN human rights officers and other human rights monitors. This training manual provides practical guidance principally for the conduct of human rights monitoring in United Nations field operations, but it may also be useful to other human rights monitors. The two components of the package are designed to complement each other and, taken together, provide the basis for the conduct of programmes for human rights officers in field operations and for other human rights monitors, under the approach developed by the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights.