Abstract
Civic engagement, with its focus on involving citizens and civil society organizations in thedevelopment of policy and legislation to address matters of public concern, is one vehicle topromote active citizenship and more responsive legislation. In this respect governmentsconsciously seek the views of citizens and social groups and have a genuine interest inachieving outcomes that incorporate their perspectives. Examples of civic engagement are:participation in elections, public policy/legislative processes, public consultations, advocacy,and participation in local community-level decision-making structures.
Highlights
Civic engagement, with its focus on involving citizens and civil society organizations in the development of policy and legislation to address matters of public concern, is one vehicle to promote active citizenship and more responsive legislation
The purpose of the review was to bring the legislation in line with section 28 of the Constitution and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child
Civic engagement of the nature described in this case study demonstrates the crucial link between governmental intervention and the practical challenges on grassroots level
Summary
With its focus on involving citizens and civil society organizations in the development of policy and legislation to address matters of public concern, is one vehicle to promote active citizenship and more responsive legislation. In this respect governments consciously seek the views of citizens and social groups and have a genuine interest in achieving outcomes that incorporate their perspectives.
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