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This question was published as part of the set of ARIs in this document:
The state of democracy has emerged as a global concern in recent decades. In established multi-party systems, levels of electoral turnout and party membership seem to be in terminal decline (Norris 1999; Pharr & Putn...
Funded by: ESRC
Lead research organisation: University of Sheffield
The project partially answers the question by exploring civil society strategies for democratic renewal, but does not specifically address grassroots and local political dynamics across Africa and the Middle East.
This proposal is organised around the four core principles of the AHRC development award call which are to develop equitable and sustainable partnerships in Low and Middle Income Countries (LMICs), support LMIC capabilit...
Funded by: GCRF
Lead research organisation: University of Bath
The project partially answers the question by focusing on social protection and inclusive peace in the Middle East and North Africa region, but does not specifically address grassroots and local political dynamics.
The Arab world was shaken in 2011 by a series of popular movements, collectively known as the 'Arab spring(s)', that have challenged long established authoritarian regimes. What will be the medium and long term impacts o...
Funded by: ESRC
Lead research organisation: University of York
The project partially answers the question by examining transformative justice in Tunisia and Egypt, but does not specifically address grassroots and local political dynamics across Africa and the Middle East.