The influence of civil society organisations on political decision-making in Iraqi Kurdistan

Hussein, Jamal Mohammed Ameen and Nori, Abdulwahed Jalal (2024) The influence of civil society organisations on political decision-making in Iraqi Kurdistan. Intellectual Discourse, 32 (1). pp. 369-392. ISSN 0128-4878 E-ISSN 2289-5639

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Abstract

The significance of civil society in any given society cannot be overstated, as it safeguards individuals’ rights in various spheres of life, including the political realm. Iraqi Kurdistan’s civil society encompasses various groups that influence the legislative, executive, judiciary, and political parties. The influence and consequences of civil societies vary depending on the geographical and organisational context. However, while civil society in Iraqi Kurdistan saw significant growth after 2003 and has a strong influence on political decisions, its involvement in political decision-making needs to be more to reach the required threshold. The present research employs historical and descriptive methodologies to showcase the influence of civil society organisations (CSOs) on political determinations in Iraqi Kurdistan (IK). This article examines the efficacy of CSOs in influencing political decision-making. It also identifies the obstacles that impede civil society’s participation in this process by evaluating their effects on political parties and the government.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Civil society, political decision-making, Iraqi Kurdistan, Kurdistan Regional Government, political culture.
Subjects:	J Political Science > JF Political institutions (General)
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences > Department of Fundamental and Inter-Disciplinary Studies (Effective: 5th Feb 2014)
Depositing User:	Abdulwahed Jalal Nori
Date Deposited:	02 Jul 2024 08:46
Last Modified:	06 Aug 2024 15:17
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/112826

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