Social Governance Framework

A Social Governance Framework is a governance framework that encompasses the processes, mechanisms, and institutions through which citizens and groups articulate and exercise their interests

• Context:
  • It can (often) reference Social Governance Principles, such as: Rule of Law, Democracy, Human Rights, Social Equity, Information Freedom and Sustainability.
  • It can emphasize the importance of Public Participation in Governance.
  • It can (typically) involve many stakeholders, including government entities, civil society, private sector, and local communities, working collaboratively to address societal challenges and opportunities.
  • It can aim to achieve Social Cohesion.
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• Example(s):
  • National policies that prioritize inclusive education and healthcare to ensure equal opportunities for all citizens.
  • Community-based initiatives that involve local stakeholders in the management of natural resources to promote sustainable development.
  • International agreements that foster cooperation between countries to address global challenges such as climate change and human rights protection.
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• Counter-Example(s):
  • Autocratic governance models where decision-making is centralized and public participation is limited or non-existent.
  • Policies that prioritize short-term economic gains over long-term sustainability and equity considerations.
• See: Governance Framework, Rule of Law, Democracy, Human Rights, Social Equity, Sustainability, Public Participation, Information Freedom, Social Cohesion, Social Justice.

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References

2019

• (Lagasio & Cucari, 2019) ⇒ Valentina Lagasio, and Nicola Cucari. (2019). “Corporate Governance and Environmental Social Governance Disclosure: A Meta‐Analytical Review.” In: Corporate and Environmental Management, Wiley Online Library.
  • NOTE: It presents a meta-analysis on how corporate governance influences environmental, social, and governance (ESG) disclosures, marking a significant contribution to understanding the interplay between corporate governance and sustainability practices.

2003

• (Kooiman, 2003) ⇒ Jan Kooiman. (2003). “Societal Governance.” In: Springer.
  • NOTE: It broadens the traditional government-oriented perspective of governance to include societal aspects, acknowledging variations across different societal levels.

2000

• (Kooiman & Van Vliet, 2000) ⇒ Jan Kooiman, and Marten Van Vliet. (2000). “Self-governance as a Mode of Societal Governance.” In: Public management an international journal of research and theory, Taylor & Francis.
  • NOTE: It explores the concept of self-governance, highlighting the capacity of social entities to autonomously govern themselves, positioning self-governance as a crucial mode within the broader spectrum of societal governance.

2000

• (Brown, 2000) ⇒ Tim Brown. (2000). “AIDS, Risk and Social Governance.” In: Social Science & Medicine, Elsevier.
  • NOTE: It links the concept of social governance to health promotion strategies concerning AIDS and HIV, raising critical questions about the role of governance in managing public health crises.

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