CIVIL SOCIETY AND GLOBAL

GOVERNANCE
 Citizen participation and the emergence of
'global politics'
Citizen Participation
- is a process which
provides private
individuals an opportunity
to influence public
decisions and has long
been a component of the
democratic decision-
making process. 
Global Politics
- also known as world
politics, names both the
discipline that studies
the political and
economical patterns of
the world.
The vital role of the UN in the promotion of
global governance
(UN) United Nations
• Divided into six parts
• Foster communication
between its member states
to achieve global goals
GENERAL ASSEMBLY
• Includes internationally
recognized countries
with 193 state
members.
• Meets annually in
SEPTEMBER and
debates issues on
security and diplomacy.
SECURITY COUNCIL
• Exists to prevent
conflict promoting
peace through
sanctions.
• Has only 5 members;
Russia, France, China,
UK and US.
ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COUNCIL
• Works to improve
standard living.

• Help from WHO and

HCR.
INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE
• International laws
violated are being
discussed.
TRUSTEESHIP COUNCIL
• Help countries to be
independent.
• Was suspended in 1994
SECRETARIAT
• Compile reports
• Communication
 What is the role of UN in global
governance?
• The key role is in strengthening global
governance by consistently promoting the
participation of civil society in the processes of
dialogue and deliberation leading to new
forms of political regulation.
Risks and opportunities of the international
scenario
• significant progress
• increased interaction with civil society
• discipline and democratize globalization
• Human rights
 ACTIVITY
Think of a global issue existing today.

Propose a law with regards to that global issue

considering the pros and cons.