Civil Society and Intergovernmental Negotiations at the United Nations: Exclusion Despite Inclusion

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Leah R. Kimber (The University of Geneva, Switzerland.)

Civil Society and Intergovernmental Negotiations at the United Nations

Exclusion Despite Inclusion

Leah R. Kimber (The University of Geneva, Switzerland.)

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Bristol University Press
30 January 2025

International institutions; Non-governmental organisations (NGOs)

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Civil society organizations (CSOs) and non-governmental organizations have increased at the United Nations (UN) since the 1990s. Yet few studies discuss the notion of inclusion and what it entails in intergovernmental negotiations.

This book delves into the UN's relationship with CSOs, exploring who participates in negotiations and how their input is integrated into ratified documents. Drawing on ethnographic research, the author uncovers the complexities of accreditation, participation, and the interpretation of CSOs' contributions. Offering a sociological analysis, she highlights the increased exclusion of CSOs despite their apparent inclusion in institutions of global governance unbounded to public accountability.

Leah R. Kimber examines the practices of exclusion CSOs are subjected to in UN negotiations by opening the machinery of intergovernmental negotiations in light of the UN's future and legitimacy.

By: Leah R. Kimber (The University of Geneva Switzerland.)
Imprint: Bristol University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
ISBN: 9781529233247
ISBN 10: 1529233240
Pages: 326
Publication Date: 30 January 2025
Audience: Professional and scholarly , General/trade , Undergraduate , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified

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Leah R. Kimber, PhD is Lecturer in the Department of Sociology at the University of Geneva.

Reviews for Civil Society and Intergovernmental Negotiations at the United Nations: Exclusion Despite Inclusion

""Kimber’s brilliant analysis shows how civil society inclusion and exclusion co-occur in the United Nations – a must-read for proponents of more democratic global governance.” Lisa Dellmuth, Stockholm University ""A compelling and important account of civil society’s role in the UN and disaster risk reduction.” Nina Hall, Johns Hopkins SAIS ""This book offers an intriguing micro-perspective on the practice of civil society participation at the United Nations."" Jens Steffek, TU Darmstadt “A captivating read of the inclusion and exclusion dynamics in the United Nations based on in-depth ethnographic work. An outstanding book!” Katharina Glaab, Norwegian University of Life Sciences