β Scribed by Michael Emerson, Denis CenuΘΔ, Tamara Kovziridze, Veronika Movchan
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
The Struggle For Good Governance In Eastern Europe
CONTENTS
Preface
The Essence of the Struggle
1. Towards becoming European-style Democracies
Introduction
Where do the three countries stand?
How democracy evolved: Parallel trajectories
Ethnic, regional and cultural conflicts and divisions
General constitutional systems
Government performance and legitimacy
Political parties and party systems
Revolutionary and rule-based forms of political competition
Media, civil society, media, popular movements, social forces, religious groups
External policies and influences
Concluding remarks
References
2. Oligarchs as Key Obstacles to Reform
Introduction
Who are the oligarchs?
Oligarchic portfolios
The disadvantages of oligarchy
How to respond to the challenges posed by oligarchs?
Conclusions
References
3. Integrity and Judicial Reform on Trial
Introduction
Constitutional and institutional reform
Constitutional and institutional reform in Ukraine
Constitutional and institutional reform in Moldova
Fighting corruption in the justice sector
Judicial implementation of the DCFTA
Conclusions
References
4. Anti-Corruption Policies
Introduction
Strategic and overarching aspects
Institutional issues
Specific legal mechanisms
Broader policy issues
Conclusions
References
5. Can greater gender equality in senior roles help reduce corruption?
Introduction
Definition of "corruption"
Definition of "women in power"
Linkages between women and corruption
Proposed areas of further research and methodology
References
6. Incomplete Hegemonies, Hybrid Neighbours: Identity games and policy tools
Introduction
Hybridity in the common neighbourhood
Hybrid hegemonies: The EU and Russia
Options and scenarios
References
7. Political and Economic Governance in the Balkans vs Eastern Europe
Introduction
Political governance
Economic development and governance
Comprehensive comparisons and policy implications
References
Annex A - Methodologies
8. Demystifying the Association Agreements
Step change: From the ENP to DCFTA
Why the AA-DCFTA?
Understanding the agreements
Challenges of implementation
References
About the Contributors
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