DOI: https://doi.org/10.36719/2706-6185/52/64-72
Teldja Badra
University of Mascara – Algeria
https://orcid.org/0009-0000-2458-9110
badra.telja@univ-mascara.dz
Habbal Souheyla
University of Algiers 3
PhD in Political Science
https://orcid.org/0009-0003-9802-0076
souheylahabbal@gmail.com
Hairech Noureddine
University of Mascara – Algeria
https://orcid.org/0009-0000-0306-6548
hairechnou@univ-mascara.dz
Towards Enhancing the Performance of Civil Society in Light of the Participatory Democracy Approach: A Comparative Study of the Brazilian and Moroccan Experiences
Abstract
This research paper aims to highlight the roles played by civil society organizations in promoting participatory democracy. These organizations have become key actors, especially in light of the declining role of the state and its difficulties in meeting the needs of local regions and addressing their demands. This situation has necessitated the development of the roles of these organizations and efforts to involve them in the management of public affairs, including deliberations and decision-making.
From this perspective, the study will shed light on the most significant roles performed by civil society organizations in consolidating participatory democracy. It will also examine the main features of civil society participation in Algeria and seek to identify key mechanisms that could empower these organizations, drawing on the experiences of Algeria, Morocco, and Brazil in strengthening the participatory model.
Keywords: civil society, participatory democracy, Algeria, Morocco, Brazil