PLG3113: Civil Society Organization in Public Governance

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF AIMS AND CONTENT

1) To introduce the student to the concept and various theories of public governance.

2) To acquaint the student with the general principles of good governance.

3) To introduce the student to the various theories of civil society in a historical perspective.

4) To enable the student to comprehend the role of civil society organizations in present day democratic and participatory public governance.

5) To create awareness in the student of the legal and accountability challenges that may civil society organizations against public institutions of governance