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Legitimacy and Governance

Legitimacy and Governance. Bruce Gilley, Associate Professor and Director of Ph.D. Program in Public Affairs and Policy, Portland State University. Brainstorm. “ Legitimacy ( Sự chính danh) ( 合法性 ) in governance means governance that is…”. Dimensions of legitimacy. Meaning – definition?

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Legitimacy and Governance

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  1. Legitimacy and Governance Bruce Gilley, Associate Professor and Director of Ph.D. Program in Public Affairs and Policy, Portland State University

  2. Brainstorm • “Legitimacy (Sự chính danh) (合法性) in governance means governance that is…”

  3. Dimensions of legitimacy • Meaning – definition? • Objects – of what? • Subjects – by who? • Consequences – why? • Process – how?

  4. Meaning • Legal – according to rules • Ethical – according to ethical and normative expectations • Consensual – with the expressed consent of those affected

  5. Objects • Overall governing system • Specific institution or ideology • Leader/party • Policy • Governing process • Specific act

  6. Subjects • Politically powerful actors • New economic groups • International partners/donors • All citizens/stakeholders

  7. Consequences • Successful legitimation leads to policy and political: • Rationality • Compliance • Resilience • Capacity • Performance

  8. 8 Den Nor Net Can L M Swe USA Aze J K Tai Chin Ire Por Austra Spa Bri SouAfr Uru 6 Ita Chil New Swi Tan Phi Jap Ban Nig SouKor G Legitimacy Mor Fra I Gre H Bra C D Egy Jor Slove Est A B Slova Cro Alg Indi Bela Mol ElS Lat Bul Arg Ukr Rom Ser Zim 4 Mex Bos Tur Alb Lit Per F E Geo Dom Arm Pak Rus 2 2 4 6 8 10 Governance – Democracy/Rights - Development

  9. Process: Overall

  10. Process: Leadership • Anticipating social demands • Managing social pluralism • Strengthening policy capacity/strategy • Institutional/ideological adaptation • Trust initiatives with society • Communication and publicity • Recognizing legitimation failures

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