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Legislative strengthening meets party support in international assistance: a closer relationship?

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Burnell, Peter J. (2009) Legislative strengthening meets party support in international assistance: a closer relationship? Journal of Legislative Studies, Vol.15 (No.4). pp. 460-480. doi:10.1080/13572330903302505 ISSN 1357-2334.

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Abstract

Recent reports recommend that international efforts to help strengthen legislatures in emerging democracies should work more closely with support for building stronger political parties and competitive party systems. This article locates the recommendations within international assistance more generally and reviews the arguments. It explores problems that must be addressed if the recommendations are to be implemented effectively. The article argues that an alternative, issue-based approach to strengthening legislatures and closer links with civil society could gain more traction. However, that is directed more centrally at promoting good governance for the purpose of furthering development than at democratisation goals sought by party aid and legislative strengtheners in the democracy assistance industry.

Item Type: Journal Article
Subjects: J Political Science > JC Political theory
J Political Science > JZ International relations
Divisions: Faculty of Social Sciences > Politics and International Studies
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH): Democratization -- International cooperation, Legislative power -- Developing countries, Political parties -- Developing countries, Politics, Practical -- Developing countries
Journal or Publication Title: Journal of Legislative Studies
Publisher: Routledge
ISSN: 1357-2334
Official Date: December 2009
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December 2009Published
Volume: Vol.15
Number: No.4
Page Range: pp. 460-480
DOI: 10.1080/13572330903302505
Status: Peer Reviewed
Access rights to Published version: Restricted or Subscription Access

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