Due to the numerous changes, dynamics and developments in our world in the recent decades, the discussion about the existence, forms, processes, dynamics, actors and the effectiveness of global governance, beyond inter-state cooperation, has continuously intensified. Although there is almost no debate about the simple existence of global governance, there are widespread academic discussions about how to understand the relations between the variety of involved actors and the dynamics they create amongst different issue areas within the global system. This paper discusses the questions if there actually is such a thing as global governance and if it can ever be effective? Therefore, I will first take a short look at some basic definitions, the involved actors and their possible roles within global governance arrangements before I examine different approaches towards the existence, functioning, effectiveness and limitations of global governance. The main idea in this context is to give a brief introduction to current issues, questions and solutions in the actual global governance debate.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Definition of Global Governance
- Actors in Global Governance
- The State
- Non-governmental Organisations (NGOs) or Civil Society Organisations (CSOs)
- Corporate Actors
- The Structure of Global Governance
- Effectiveness of Global Governance
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper aims to explore the concept of global governance, discussing its existence and potential for effectiveness beyond inter-state cooperation. It examines the various actors involved and their roles within global governance arrangements, analyzing different approaches to understanding the functioning, limitations, and challenges of global governance.
- Defining global governance and identifying key actors
- Exploring the roles and influence of states, NGOs, and corporate actors
- Analyzing the structure and dynamics of the global system within which global governance operates
- Examining the potential for effective global governance within the current global system
- Introducing current issues, questions, and potential solutions in the global governance debate
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: This section sets the context for the paper by highlighting the growing importance of global governance in a rapidly changing world. It emphasizes the need to understand the complex relationships between actors and the dynamics they create in different issue areas.
- Definition of Global Governance: This chapter explores various definitions of global governance, including those proposed by O'Brien and Williams, and Ruggie, focusing on the overarching system regulating human affairs on a worldwide basis.
- Actors in Global Governance: This section delves into the roles and influence of key actors in global governance, specifically examining the changing role of the state, the growing significance of NGOs, and the increasing power of corporate actors.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The main keywords and focus topics of this paper include global governance, inter-state cooperation, actors, states, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), civil society organizations (CSOs), corporate actors, transnational corporations (TNCs), global public domain, global system, effectiveness, and the global disaggregation of power.
- Quote paper
- Florian Meyer (Author), 2010, Is there such a thing as Global Governance?, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/144273
