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The role of Indonesian and Egyptians’ ngos in democratisation

The emergence of Non Government Organizations (NGOs) in various fields of life is proof that civil society is essential in building a democratic society. NGOs can educate citizens and communities on their fundamental rights to create a democratic state and world order life. NGOs in Indonesia and Egy...

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Main Authors: Shokheh, M., Ebrahimi, M., Yusoff, K.
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Published: Iranian Association of Geopolitics 2021
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Online Access:http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/94831/
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spelling my.utm.948312022-04-29T21:54:30Z http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/94831/ The role of Indonesian and Egyptians’ ngos in democratisation Shokheh, M. Ebrahimi, M. Yusoff, K. H Social Sciences (General) The emergence of Non Government Organizations (NGOs) in various fields of life is proof that civil society is essential in building a democratic society. NGOs can educate citizens and communities on their fundamental rights to create a democratic state and world order life. NGOs in Indonesia and Egypt have played a significant role in strengthening democratic movements by empowering civil society. This study examines NGOs’ role in democratization in Indonesia during the reign of President Suharto and Egypt under the leadership of President Hosni Mubarak. In carrying out their functions, NGOs take a stand as a balancing force for the state and agents of community empowerment. The NGOs’ elements struggle in producing an ideal democratic society order in these two countries facing their respective challenges. Some NGOs challenge building democratic society such as military domination, party hegemony systems, and robust state control over society. To encourage democratization in Indonesia and Egypt, NGOs have contributed to building democratic practices, improving democratic performance, strengthening civil rights, monitoring elections, and promoting corruption eradication. The strengthening of democracy by NGOs in Indonesia and Egypt has impacted building political openness, awareness of citizens' political rights, and pro-society public policies. Iranian Association of Geopolitics 2021 Article PeerReviewed Shokheh, M. and Ebrahimi, M. and Yusoff, K. (2021) The role of Indonesian and Egyptians’ ngos in democratisation. Geopolitics Quarterly, 17 (64). ISSN 1735-4331
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Shokheh, M.
Ebrahimi, M.
Yusoff, K.
The role of Indonesian and Egyptians’ ngos in democratisation
description The emergence of Non Government Organizations (NGOs) in various fields of life is proof that civil society is essential in building a democratic society. NGOs can educate citizens and communities on their fundamental rights to create a democratic state and world order life. NGOs in Indonesia and Egypt have played a significant role in strengthening democratic movements by empowering civil society. This study examines NGOs’ role in democratization in Indonesia during the reign of President Suharto and Egypt under the leadership of President Hosni Mubarak. In carrying out their functions, NGOs take a stand as a balancing force for the state and agents of community empowerment. The NGOs’ elements struggle in producing an ideal democratic society order in these two countries facing their respective challenges. Some NGOs challenge building democratic society such as military domination, party hegemony systems, and robust state control over society. To encourage democratization in Indonesia and Egypt, NGOs have contributed to building democratic practices, improving democratic performance, strengthening civil rights, monitoring elections, and promoting corruption eradication. The strengthening of democracy by NGOs in Indonesia and Egypt has impacted building political openness, awareness of citizens' political rights, and pro-society public policies.
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author Shokheh, M.
Ebrahimi, M.
Yusoff, K.
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Ebrahimi, M.
Yusoff, K.
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title The role of Indonesian and Egyptians’ ngos in democratisation
title_short The role of Indonesian and Egyptians’ ngos in democratisation
title_full The role of Indonesian and Egyptians’ ngos in democratisation
title_fullStr The role of Indonesian and Egyptians’ ngos in democratisation
title_full_unstemmed The role of Indonesian and Egyptians’ ngos in democratisation
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