Our government... teaches the whole people by its example.  If the government becomes the lawbreaker, it breeds contempt for law; it invites every man to become a law unto himself; it invites anarchy. 

--Louis Brandeis


 


  


Curbing Corruption - Unit 5: Involving Civil Society in Good Governance

 

Learning Objectives

What can civil society do for good governance?

After studying this unit, you should be able to:

  • Understand parliament’s role in forming and nurturing an active civil society;
  • Understand what parliament provides for an environment of an active civil society;
  • Know how civil society can help curb corruption.

 

Introduction

Solving the corruption problem in a nation involves more than just the good example of political figures and progressive legislation. In order to fully respond to corruption at every level of society, civil society organizations must also play an active role in corruption prevention. This unit looks at methods for empowering and facilitating the creation of active civil society organizations, and the role for parliament in incorporating this essential sector of society into the prevention game.

Good governance can only be permanently established if political participation functions at a local level. This, however, is only possible if all citizens participate politically, economically, socially, and culturally. What does parliament and other government bodies need to do to energize and facilitate an active civil society?

 

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