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Chapter 10
Global Developments in Nation Branding and Promotion: Theoretical and Practical Approaches
This is where the power of a country is vested in the majority of a country’s citizens. Democracy was in place after SA had its’ first democratic election in 1994.
Published in Chapter:
Transforming a Country Through Effective Nation Branding: The South African Perspective
Vannie Naidoo (University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa)
Copyright: © 2023 |Pages: 16
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-5902-7.ch010
Abstract
Countries today invest in nation branding as a means to effectively position their country in the world as a possible investment and tourism destination. South Africa is no different; it has a unique history of a past apartheid regime. Under the apartheid regime, South Africa had sanctions inflicted on it, making it an unpopular state for investments and tourism. Once the new democratic South Africa emerged, the country had to show the world how it has transformed as a premier destination for investment, economic development, and tourism. The role of nation branding is therefore crucial to the economic sustainability of a country. In Africa the South African brand is synonymous with democracy, freedom, and infrastructural growth. These are very favorable to a developing nation's brand.
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Chapter 2
Leading for Liberation: How Black and Brown Leaders Navigate Oppression
A system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.
Published in Chapter: Leading for Liberation: How Black and Brown Leaders Navigate Oppression; From: Black and Brown Leadership and the Promotion of Change in an Era of Social Unrest
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Chapter 9
Introduction to Tourism Security: Tourism in the Age of Terrorism
It signals to a form of political organization based on the rights for all the people to be involved in decision making process. Democracy varies on time and culture.
Published in Chapter: Introduction to Tourism Security: Tourism in the Age of Terrorism; From: Handbook of Research on Holistic Optimization Techniques in the Hospitality, Tourism, and Travel Industry
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COVID-19 and Human Rights in a Fragile State: Guinea-Bissau
Political regime based on the balance of power between bodies elected by all citizens (Parliament and Presidency) or appointed by elected officials (Courts, and Government). Sovereignty belongs to citizens who delegate their representation through free elections. There are several models of democracy, but they all respect this balance. There exists an international scale between plein, imperfect, hybrid, and authoritarian regimes (The Economist Index).
Published in Chapter: COVID-19 and Human Rights in a Fragile State: Guinea-Bissau; From: Handbook of Research on Urban Tourism, Viral Society, and the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic
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Is Turkey a Favorable Environment for FDIs?: Institutional Outlook to EU-Turkey FDI Flow
It is a system of government, typically through elected representatives, by the entire population or by all eligible members of a state.
Published in Chapter: Is Turkey a Favorable Environment for FDIs?: Institutional Outlook to EU-Turkey FDI Flow; From: Comparative Approaches to Old and New Institutional Economics
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Chapter 4
Youth Participation in Politics: The Case of Zambian University Students
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Chapter 8
Government Systems and Control of Bureaucracy
A form of governance in which political control is directly held by the people or representatives of the people's free choice at regular intervals, regardless of the social and economic situation, all citizens are considered equal.
Published in Chapter: Government Systems and Control of Bureaucracy; From: Handbook of Research on Global Challenges for Improving Public Services and Government Operations
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Young People, Civic Participation, and the Internet
A society formally and culturally organized to enable eligible citizens to participate equally in decision-making processes.
Published in Chapter: Young People, Civic Participation, and the Internet; From: Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, Fourth Edition
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Chapter 10
A Critical Theory of Adult and Community Education
An ever widening, inclusive conversation regarding the sharing of social and economic resources.
Published in Chapter: A Critical Theory of Adult and Community Education; From: Handbook of Research on Technologies for Improving the 21st Century Workforce: Tools for Lifelong Learning
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Chapter 3
Rethinking Democratic Governance in African Politics
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Chapter 11
Populism, Fake News, and the Flight From Democracy
It means rule by the people. Direct democracy requires a deliberation by the people that lead to decisions for the common good. In more complex contexts like mass society a representative form is more practical. Elected representatives are sent to legislate in the name of their constituents. In liberal and republican democracy, the rule of law, the separation of legislative, judiciary, and executive power, along with a constitution that quarantines a basic set of rights for all, a market, and a civil society—are all said to guide the representative process.
Published in Chapter: Populism, Fake News, and the Flight From Democracy; From: Navigating Fake News, Alternative Facts, and Misinformation in a Post-Truth World
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Chapter 14
E-Democracy
is defined as “government by all the people, direct or representative form of society ignoring hereditary class distinctions and tolerating minority views” (Sykes 1982). It is “a relationship between representatives and represented that depends upon communication for its effectiveness” (Coleman, 2005, p. 1). Perez (2002) describes democracy as “an attempt to forge a legitimate system of governance for a pluralistic society” (p. 1)
Published in Chapter: E-Democracy; From: Handbook of Research on E-Government Readiness for Information and Service Exchange: Utilizing Progressive Information Communication Technologies
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Transitioning Governments and Laws
Coming from demos and kratos. Meaning a government that is ruled by the people.
Published in Chapter: Transitioning Governments and Laws; From: Comparing Black Deaths in Custody, Police Brutality, and Social Justice Solutions
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Inclusive Approaches to School Counseling: Arguing for Culturally-Responsive Psycho-Social Support for Learners From Indigenous Communities
Democracy is one of the key pillars or the Namibian education system. Democracy in education means involving learners, on a regular basis and in developmentally appropriate ways, in shared decision making that increases their responsibility for shaping and reshaping the education landscape in order to make it a good place to be and learn.
Published in Chapter: Inclusive Approaches to School Counseling: Arguing for Culturally-Responsive Psycho-Social Support for Learners From Indigenous Communities; From: Addressing Multicultural Needs in School Guidance and Counseling
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Teaching Media Literacy From a Cultural Studies Perspective
A system of self-government that requires citizen engagement and active participation.
Published in Chapter: Teaching Media Literacy From a Cultural Studies Perspective; From: Handbook of Research on Media Literacy in Higher Education Environments
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The Governed and Their Governments: A Working Democratic Paradigm for the 21st Century
Refers to the political arrangement where the functions of government, namely, executive, judiciary, and legislative are distributed in a way to avoid their concentration and unrestricted power of one or some social actors upon others; so that to promote the common good, as defined by governing rules set by the people to limit the discretionary powers of the rulers, who are chosen in open and competitive elections.
Published in Chapter: The Governed and Their Governments: A Working Democratic Paradigm for the 21st Century; From: Digital Transformation and Its Role in Progressing the Relationship Between States and Their Citizens
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Chapter 16
The Impact of Knowledge and Attitude of SGB Members Toward Adoption of Social Justice and Democracy: Challenges, Implications, and Opportunities
Philosophy linked to initiate social justice by promoting socio-economic and political integrity of the communities and societies at large.
Published in Chapter: The Impact of Knowledge and Attitude of SGB Members Toward Adoption of Social Justice and Democracy: Challenges, Implications, and Opportunities; From: Handbook of Research on Social Inequality and Education
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Chapter 2
The Universality of the Human Rights Principles
A form of government in which the people have the authority to deliberate and decide legislation (“direct democracy”), or to choose governing officials to do so (“representative democracy”). Who is considered part of “the people” and how authority is shared among or delegated by the people has changed over time and at different rates in different countries, but over time more and more of a democratic country's inhabitants have generally been included. Cornerstones of democracy include freedom of assembly, association and speech, inclusiveness and equality, citizenship, consent of the governed, voting rights, freedom from unwarranted governmental deprivation of the right to life and liberty, and minority rights.
Published in Chapter: The Universality of the Human Rights Principles; From: Global Dimensions of Democracy and Human Rights: Problems and Perspectives
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The Impact of Strategic Practice Maturity on Arab States' Performance: Social Justice, Sustainable Development, and Democracy Perspectives
A system of government where the citizens exercise power by voting. In a direct democracy the citizens as a whole form a governing body and vote directly on each issue. In a representative democracy the citizens elect representatives from among themselves.
Published in Chapter: The Impact of Strategic Practice Maturity on Arab States' Performance: Social Justice, Sustainable Development, and Democracy Perspectives; From: Strategic Thinking, Planning, and Management Practice in the Arab World
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A New Framework for Politics, Law, and Government in the Digital Era: A Judge-Based Political System
The most common form in which the people have the authority to choose their governing legislators.
Published in Chapter: A New Framework for Politics, Law, and Government in the Digital Era: A Judge-Based Political System; From: Handbook of Research on Digital Violence and Discrimination Studies
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Chapter 13
Guidance and Counselling Through the Teaching of Life Orientation
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Chapter 7
Afrocentric Thought in Adult Education
a form of government in which the people freely govern themselves; where the executive branch and law-making power is given to persons chosen by the population, the free people.
Published in Chapter: Afrocentric Thought in Adult Education; From: Handbook of Research on Adult Learning in Higher Education
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Chapter 6
March 31, 2019 Local Elections and the Media
Democracy is the doctrine that sees citizens as equal and gives them equal rights and freedoms. Democracy attaches great importance to the role of the people in the election of the government and it refers to the superiority and sovereignty of the people.
Published in Chapter: March 31, 2019 Local Elections and the Media; From: Political Propaganda, Advertising, and Public Relations: Emerging Research and Opportunities
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The Main Principles of Democracy and Its Role in Global Development
a form of government in which the people have the authority to deliberate and decide legislation (“direct democracy”), or to choose governing officials to do so (“representative democracy”). Who is considered part of “the people” and how authority is shared among or delegated by the people has changed over time and at different rates in different countries, but over time more and more of a democratic country's inhabitants have generally been included. Cornerstones of democracy include freedom of assembly, association and speech, inclusiveness and equality, citizenship, consent of the governed, voting rights, freedom from unwarranted governmental deprivation of the right to life and liberty, and minority rights.
Published in Chapter: The Main Principles of Democracy and Its Role in Global Development; From: Global Dimensions of Democracy and Human Rights: Problems and Perspectives
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Chapter 2
Fulfilling the Democratic Mission of the Community College Through Student Civic Engagement
A government model where authority and power are vested within the people and exercised directly by them.
Published in Chapter: Fulfilling the Democratic Mission of the Community College Through Student Civic Engagement; From: The Proper Role of Higher Education in a Democratic Society
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Chapter 11
The Role of the Constitution in Establishing Legality in the State
Is a form of government in which the people have the authority to deliberate and decide legislation (“direct democracy”), or to choose governing officials to do so (“representative democracy”). Who is considered part of “the people” and how authority is shared among or delegated by the people has changed over time and at different rates in different countries, but over time more and more of a democratic country's inhabitants have generally been included. Cornerstones of democracy include freedom of assembly, association and speech, inclusiveness and equality, citizenship, consent of the governed, voting rights, freedom from unwarranted governmental deprivation of the right to life and liberty, and minority rights.
Published in Chapter: The Role of the Constitution in Establishing Legality in the State; From: Global Dimensions of Democracy and Human Rights: Problems and Perspectives
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Chapter 13
Building Global Citizens: Empathy, the Limits of Human Nature, and First Steps towards Social Equality through E-Learning Assignments
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Chapter 3
Ideologies and Democracy: A Symbolic Approach
A way of governing which depends on the will of the people. Its two main principles are individual autonomy and equality.
Published in Chapter: Ideologies and Democracy: A Symbolic Approach; From: Global Dimensions of Democracy and Human Rights: Problems and Perspectives
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Chapter 4
Democratic Peace Theory and Its Role in Practice on the Way of Providing International Security and Cooperation
A form of government in which the people have the authority to deliberate and decide legislation (“direct democracy”), or to choose governing officials to do so (“representative democracy”). Who is considered part of “the people” and how authority is shared among or delegated by the people has changed over time and at different rates in different countries, but over time more and more of a democratic country's inhabitants have generally been included. Cornerstones of democracy include freedom of assembly, association and speech, inclusiveness and equality, citizenship, consent of the governed, voting rights, freedom from unwarranted governmental deprivation of the right to life and liberty, and minority rights.
Published in Chapter: Democratic Peace Theory and Its Role in Practice on the Way of Providing International Security and Cooperation; From: Global Dimensions of Democracy and Human Rights: Problems and Perspectives
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Chapter 19
Digital Transformation in Africa: Is Democracy Under Threat?
A system of government in which people have the power to choose their leaders through free and fair elections.
Published in Chapter: Digital Transformation in Africa: Is Democracy Under Threat?; From: Democratization of Africa and Its Impact on the Global Economy
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Chapter 8
Social Perspective on Child Education: Society, Democracy, and Political Literacy in Child Education
Democracy is the sovereignty of the people. It is the participation of the citizens in the administration in order to realize the sovereignty of the people.
Published in Chapter: Social Perspective on Child Education: Society, Democracy, and Political Literacy in Child Education; From: Sociological Perspectives on Educating Children in Contemporary Society
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Chapter 16
Terrorism in the Age of Information: Unpuzzling the Connection of Terrorism and the Media in the Fourth Industrial Revolution
It signals to a form of government based on republicanism, the division of branches, and the elections as the supreme signs of individual liberty.
Published in Chapter: Terrorism in the Age of Information: Unpuzzling the Connection of Terrorism and the Media in the Fourth Industrial Revolution; From: Handbook of Research on Information and Cyber Security in the Fourth Industrial Revolution
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Chapter 1
Introduction to Faith in State Legislatures: America as a Religious Refuge
The form of government in which the people rule either through direct or indirect participation.
Published in Chapter: Introduction to Faith in State Legislatures: America as a Religious Refuge; From: Faith-Based Influences on Legislative Decision Making: Emerging Research and Opportunities
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Chapter 10
Democracy, Affective Atmospheres, and Physical Education: Learning Juggling Games Through the Pedagogy of Ignorance
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Chapter 18
The Potential of Gamification for Humanitarian Organizations to Support Integration in Migration Contexts
A decision-making process that provides space to hear minorities' voices despite the majority´s will.
Published in Chapter: The Potential of Gamification for Humanitarian Organizations to Support Integration in Migration Contexts; From: Handbook of Research on Cross-Disciplinary Uses of Gamification in Organizations
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Chapter 4
Leading From the Top: Creating Possibility by Leveraging Civic Engagement
The larger system of our government and the politics, values, and beliefs that accompany.
Published in Chapter: Leading From the Top: Creating Possibility by Leveraging Civic Engagement; From: The Proper Role of Higher Education in a Democratic Society
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Chapter 15
The History of Religions as a Tool for Citizenship Education of Children: An Experience in a Primary School
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Chapter 12
Rule of Law as a Basis for the Establishment of a Constitutional State
A form of government in which the people have the authority to deliberate and decide legislation (“direct democracy”), or to choose governing officials to do so (“representative democracy”). Who is considered part of “the people” and how authority is shared among or delegated by the people has changed over time and at different rates in different countries, but over time more and more of a democratic country's inhabitants have generally been included. Cornerstones of democracy include freedom of assembly, association and speech, inclusiveness and equality, citizenship, consent of the governed, voting rights, freedom from unwarranted governmental deprivation of the right to life and liberty, and minority rights.
Published in Chapter: Rule of Law as a Basis for the Establishment of a Constitutional State; From: Global Dimensions of Democracy and Human Rights: Problems and Perspectives
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