CIVIL PARTICIPATION AS A NECESSITY OF DEMOCRATIC GOVERNANCE

Abstract

Civic participation is a very important aspect of democratic governance. In general terms, civic participation means the effort of citizens to take into account their concerns, needs, values and expectations in decision-making processes. Citizen participation in policy development and development programs is really feasible to achieve a two-way communication between citizens and offices and state employees at the central and local level. In order for a citizen’s participation to be healthy and effective, it is always required that the government process be open to participation of citizens, state offices, central and local government bodies as well as transparent, and persistent citizens. Citizens should be well informed about the role they can play, their rights and obligations in the quality of their partner with governing institutions. This paper aims to address the need for a democratic system for citizen participation in policy-making and non-visa policy processes.