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Unequal Democracy?
2005,2011
Overview
\"An Unequal Democracy?: Seeing Latin America through European Eyes\" is the result of a conference organized by the International Institute for Governance of Catalonia in November 2003, with support from the government of Catalonia and the Special Office in Europe of the IDB. At the conference, a group of international experts discussed three important current issues: democracy, governance and well-being. The book is a compilation of selected papers presented at the conference that address concerns about meeting the challenges of governability and of social cohesion and inclusion in 21st century societies, particularly in Latin America. This book aims to contribute to the reflection and debate on the issues of democracy, governance and social cohesion in Latin America.
Whether global or local, democracy is primarily the endless search for social justice at all levels. It must be oriented toward achieving development, and determined to exercise its power to reduce inequality. It is no coincidence that the topics of democratic governance and social cohesion are woven together as a whole in the framework of the 2004 Latin America-European Union Summit in Guadalajara. In Latin America, political transformations must not give up on eliminating inequality, that great obstacle to strengthening democracy. Although its various authors bring up numerous challenges, this book is first and foremost a theoretical and practical endeavor to uncover the biggest issues of the future regarding the reform of Latin America's public institutions. Romano Prodi Former President, European Commission We believe that the struggles against social inequity and for reducing inequality require a democratic, effective, and efficient government; this entity should respond to the needs and aspirations of the poor, be accountable to them, and provide them with a voice and influence in the institutions that determine their living conditions and greater welfare. The reflections of a distinguished group of experts, contained in the various chapters of this book, reveal an indisputable link between the quality of the process of government, democratic governance, and the economic and social results expected by millions of Latin Americans who are still excluded from public policy processes in the region. Enrique V. Iglesias Former President, Inter-American Development Bank
