Publication Date

7-1-2003

Summary

Traditional approaches in social development have neglected the role of politics, civic engagement, and processes of democratization. This paper empirically tests the extent to which civic engagement and political action are shaped by confidence in state and non-state institutions and political and personal agency. The results underscore the importance of enabling social development through inclusive governance and democratization.

Document Type

Working Paper

Category

Civic Engagement and Service

Subarea

Community and National Service

Original Citation

Yadama, G. N., & Menon, N. (2003). Fostering social development through civic and political engagement: How confidence in institutions and agency matter (CSD Working Paper No. 03-12). St. Louis, MO: Washington University, Center for Social Development.

Project

Civic Engagement and Service

Keywords

social policy, cross-sectional analysis, international, democratization, inclusive governance, confidence in state entities, social development, political engagement

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