The influence of civil society organisations on political decision-making in Iraqi Kurdistan

The significance of civil society in any given society cannot be overstated, as it safeguards individuals’ rights in various spheres of life, including the political realm. Iraqi Kurdistan’s civil society encompasses various groups that influence the legislative, executive, judiciary, and political...

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Main Authors: Hussein, Jamal Mohammed Ameen, Nori, Abdulwahed Jalal
Format: Article
Language:English
English
Published: IIUM Press 2024
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Online Access:http://irep.iium.edu.my/112826/2/112826_The%20influence%20of%20civil%20society%20organisations.pdf
http://irep.iium.edu.my/112826/8/112826_The%20influence%20of%20civil%20society%20organisations_Scopus.pdf
http://irep.iium.edu.my/112826/
https://journals.iium.edu.my/intdiscourse/index.php/id/article/view/1929
https://doi.org/10.31436/id.v32i1.1929
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Institution: Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia
Language: English
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Summary:The significance of civil society in any given society cannot be overstated, as it safeguards individuals’ rights in various spheres of life, including the political realm. Iraqi Kurdistan’s civil society encompasses various groups that influence the legislative, executive, judiciary, and political parties. The influence and consequences of civil societies vary depending on the geographical and organisational context. However, while civil society in Iraqi Kurdistan saw significant growth after 2003 and has a strong influence on political decisions, its involvement in political decision-making needs to be more to reach the required threshold. The present research employs historical and descriptive methodologies to showcase the influence of civil society organisations (CSOs) on political determinations in Iraqi Kurdistan (IK). This article examines the efficacy of CSOs in influencing political decision-making. It also identifies the obstacles that impede civil society’s participation in this process by evaluating their effects on political parties and the government.