Civil Society and Mirror Images of Weak States

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Exploring the relationship between state weakness and civil society, this book examines how national civil societies form in contexts like Bangladesh and the Philippines. It questions the traditional view of civil society as a cornerstone of democracy, investigating its political influence and the capacity of its actors in weak states. The author challenges existing notions of development assistance, suggesting a reevaluation of strategies for supporting local civil societies, which has significant implications for international aid design and funding.