Democratisation and environmental non-governmental organisations in Indonesia
- 14 September 2007
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd in Journal of Contemporary Asia
- Vol. 37 (4), 495-517
- https://doi.org/10.1080/00472330701546566
Abstract
The spread of democratic ideas from the late 1980s, along with the development of the democratisation movement, contributed to the quantitative growth of environmental non-governmental organisations (ENGOs) in Indonesia. In addition, the democratisation of formal institutions after the late 1990s facilitated ENGO activities. Importantly, democratisation has also contributed to the qualitative development of ENGOs. Democratic ideas “re-framed” environmental issues, politicising ENGO activities, even before the end of the Suharto regime. Since the late 1990s, democratic ideas have further shifted ENGO strategies to conform more with democratic values and institutions, while stimulating efforts to enhance accountability and representation within ENGOs. It is argued that these developments may enhance the quality of democracy.Keywords
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