Public advocacy in the Indian context.

This brief paper considers the definition of what exactly constitutes public advocacy, particularly as it applies to the Indian context. The author examines public action as a mode of social action, shaped by political culture, social systems and the constitutional framework in the country where it is being practised. He defines the meaning of public advocacy from a political perspective, and goes on to look specifically at the concept and practice of public advocacy in India, giving a historical background to different arenas of where it has developed. Advocacy methods in the Indian context are examined and the major challenges are discussed, including safe-guarding and extending the political space for effectively advocating the cause of marginalised sections; access to information; and the importance of an emphasis on grassrootsÆ level initiatives.

Source publication information
Series: 
NCAS working paper series no. 40
Pages: 
6
Publisher
NCAS
National Centre for Advocacy Studies, Serenity Complex, Ramnagar Colony, Pashan, Pune û 411 021, India
Pune
http://www.ncasindia.org
Publisher reference: 
NCAS

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Post date: 06/06/2001 - 00:00