Rethinking Participation in Global Governance

Combining rich empirical studies and insightful conceptual frames, this monumentalwork shows how and why procedural mechanisms to provide traditionally disregardedstakeholders with participation and influence in global administrative bodies have orhave not succeeded. A landmark that will define the field for many years to come. * Richard Stewart, John Edward Sexton Professor of Law, New York University * This volume offers comprehensive yet careful analyses of participatory reforms inglobal governance. Its comparative focus on finance and health governance providesrich, compelling evidence that reforms on paper do not always translate into meaningfulchange in practice. The editors successfully cull powerful insights into the possibilitiesand barriers to participation in global governance. * Beth Simmons, Andrea Mitchell University Professor in Law, University of Pennsylvania * Contains a truly comprehensive assessment of stakeholder participation in globalfinancial and health institutions. The authors offer a compelling account of thesechanges and explore their impact on the legitimacy of global governance. A must-readfor all who are interested in these critical questions for the future of global governance. * Michael Zurn, Director of Research Unit Global Governance, Social Science Center (WZB) Berlin * This rich volume explores the conditions that allow previously excluded stakeholders,particularly those from the Global South, to influence global decision. This perfectlytimed volume provides a nuanced study of how to bring more voices to the table andoffers a fresh vision of multi-stakeholder governance. * Rachel Brewster, Jeffrey and Bettysue Hughes Professor of Law, Duke University * An ambitious comparative study that grapples with the salient issues of stakeholderparticipation, voice and influence, and the continuing democratic deficits in the fastevolvingglobal governance landscape. The book systematically examines stakeholderparticipation across two policy domains, six emerging economies and several nongovernmentbodies-and provides us with a conceptual framework for thinking aboutpotential reforms of global institutions. Thoughtful and empirically rich, this is a mustread for all who are interest in how representation can be improved in global governance. * David Coen, Vice Dean and Head of Department, Department of Political Science, University College London *