From inclusion to exclusion: armenian NGOs participation in the PRSP

Armine Ishkanian
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Armine Ishkanian: London School of Economics, London, UK, Postal: London School of Economics, London, UK

Journal of International Development, 2006, vol. 18, issue 5, 729-740

Abstract: Following the collapse of the Soviet Union, donor agencies embraced the idea of civil society development as critical to democratisation and successful transition. The belief was that stronger civil societies would promote good governance, increased civic participation and social trust. Examining NGOs' participation in Armenia's PRSP process, this paper asks whether NGOs have played or have the potential to play a part in promoting good governance and sustainable development in Armenia through their participation in such initiatives as the PRSP. The paper uses the 'inclusion', 'exclusion' and 'hybrid' stances 1 to analyse the diverse approaches that local NGOs have embraced vis a vis the PRSP during the implementation stage. By analysing these stances, the paper demonstrates the diversity of Armenian civil society and considers how these stances affect NGOs ability to influence policy. 1

Albert Hirschman's (1970) study of exit, voice and loyalty was very useful in examining the stances of the NGOs, but his framework was not entirely applicable given the nature of the organisations under discussion as well as the politics and power dynamics involved. 'Stance' is used here to signify both the strategy and political or ideological positions of the NGOs. Michelle Rivkin-Fish (2004) uses a similar approach in discussing the strategies of global actors engaged in collaborative encounters with Russian health workers. Copyright © 2006 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

Date: 2006
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DOI: 10.1002/jid.1301

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