The diverse impact on local democracy: A comparative study about democratisation processes in Jewish and Arab communities in Israel

Asad Ghanem, Ahmad Hijazi

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Abstract

The present study analyses the interactions between local government decision-makers, civil organisations, and community activists as a reflection of education decentralisation in Jewish and Arab communities in Israel. Local community involvement constitutes an important process in decentralising public power in both Jewish and Arab communities. Although the Jewish civil society is the majority society, it seems more institutionalised and more persistent than ever before in leading the change processes, and in finding solutions to its needs. On the other hand, community involvement in Arab society is limited, sporadic, and non-institutionalised.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)247-263
Number of pages17
JournalLex Localis
Volume9
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 2011

Keywords

  • Arab community
  • Citizen empowerment
  • Civil groups
  • Israel
  • Jewish community
  • Local democracy
  • Local government

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Public Administration
  • Law

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