Palestinian Civil Society examines the development of civil
society in the Arab Middle East and the impact of western donors,
with particular reference to the Palestinian case. Looking at the
evolution of Palestinian civil society organizations from
sociological, historical, legal, and institutional perspectives,
the book sheds light on the involvement of donors in Palestine, and
the effect that aid has had on Palestinian civil society at a
social, political and ideological level.
Drawing on Arabic texts, political theory and a detailed survey
of donors and local organizations, this book challenges culturalist
views that there cannot be a ?vibrant civil society? in the Arab
world and examines the issues of depoliticization of civil society,
the rise of the Islamist sector, and the gradual defeat of the left
in the Occupied Territories. The author looks at how the
interaction between donors and NGOs is not only centred on a
western model of civil society, but also evolves around
institutional mechanisms and disciplinary discourses, affecting the
ability of local NGOs to adapt to the institutional requirements
set by international donors.
Accessible to non-specialists, this book will be of interest to
students and scholars of sociology, Middle Eastern studies and
development studies.
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