The Process of Democracisation
In countries where the rule of rulers has been repressive, the process of democratisation is facilitated by new political parties and societal elites. These new players and their supporters have the power to destabilise the power of the rulers, and in exchange, the rulers may offer representative institutions and credible commitment to public goods in exchange for contingent consent to taxation. As the wealth of the population becomes more mobile, this trend of democratisation becomes more prevalent.
There are many theories about how and when to bring democracy to a country. Some political scientists suggest that democratisation should be introduced gradually, to allow for time for the process to work. Regardless of the method, however, there are several best practices. Among these are: (1) introducing democracy gradually. This strategy is often called a phased approach. The aim is to achieve democratisation through gradual reforms of the government.
First, the process of democratisation requires that elites set up institutions to create incentives for compliance with the new political regime. This process is successful if the elites perceive themselves as members of the same nation, define the boundaries of the state, and resolve disputes through bargaining. This means that the transitions are successful as long as the elites see themselves as better off in the long run. Therefore, the objective of a democratic transition is for elites to see themselves as equals within the state.
Finally, democratisation must be initiated from within a society. It must be based on changes in civil society that promote a more inclusive and representative society. In other words, the majority of the population must have sufficient understanding of democratic values and practices in order to make a successful transition. If not, the process of democratisation will be hindered by the absence of development and a largely manipulable procedural democracy.
Democratisation requires changes in the civil society. Achieving a more democratic society requires the creation of new institutions. Ultimately, democratisation must be based on a society that is mature enough to develop new ideas and practices. In other words, it must be based on a system of rules and values. This is crucial, because if citizens are not aware of the rules and regulations of the state, they will not be able to influence them.
Currently, a number of political scientists believe that the introduction of democracy should be accompanied by development. It is vital to understand the differences between democratisation and authoritarianism in a society before you can properly assess its effectiveness. For instance, the role of the wealthy in a society will depend on the level of development and the level of poverty. In a developing country, democratisation is a process of a gradual, but effective, transformation of a society.
In countries where the rule of rulers has been repressive, the process of democratisation is facilitated by new political parties and societal elites. These new players and their supporters have the power to destabilise the power of the rulers, and in exchange, the rulers may offer representative institutions and credible commitment to public goods in exchange for contingent consent to taxation. As the wealth of the population becomes more mobile, this trend of democratisation becomes more prevalent. There are many theories about how and when to bring democracy to a country. Some political scientists suggest that democratisation should be introduced gradually, to allow for time for the process to work. Regardless of the method, however, there are several best practices. Among these are: (1) introducing democracy gradually. This strategy is often called a phased approach. The aim is to achieve democratisation through gradual reforms of the government. First, the process of democratisation requires that elites set up institutions to create incentives for compliance with the new political regime. This process is successful if the elites perceive themselves as members of the same nation, define the boundaries of the state, and resolve disputes through bargaining. This means that the transitions are successful as long as the elites see themselves as better off in the long run. Therefore, the objective of a democratic transition is for elites to see themselves as equals within the state. Finally, democratisation must be initiated from within a society. It must be based on changes in civil society that promote a more inclusive and representative society. In other words, the majority of the population must have sufficient understanding of democratic values and practices in order to make a successful transition. If not, the process of democratisation will be hindered by the absence of development and a largely manipulable procedural democracy. Democratisation requires changes in the civil society. Achieving a more democratic society requires the creation of new institutions. Ultimately, democratisation must be based on a society that is mature enough to develop new ideas and practices. In other words, it must be based on a system of rules and values. This is crucial, because if citizens are not aware of the rules and regulations of the state, they will not be able to influence them. Currently, a number of political scientists believe that the introduction of democracy should be accompanied by development. It is vital to understand the differences between democratisation and authoritarianism in a society before you can properly assess its effectiveness. For instance, the role of the wealthy in a society will depend on the level of development and the level of poverty. In a developing country, democratisation is a process of a gradual, but effective, transformation of a society.