The need for durable institutions for future generations: Mobilising the citizenry
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Article Title | The need for durable institutions for future generations: Mobilising the citizenry |
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ERA Journal ID | 18535 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Radavoi, Ciprian N. and Rayman-Bacchus, Lez |
Journal Title | Futures |
Journal Citation | 132 |
Article Number | 102820 |
Number of Pages | 9 |
Year | 2021 |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Place of Publication | United Kingdom |
ISSN | 0016-3287 |
1873-6378 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.futures.2021.102820 |
Web Address (URL) | https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0016328721001294 |
Abstract | Institutions for future generations (IFGs) have lately become the subject of intense academic and political debate. That some had a short life prompted discussion about IFGs’ durability; indeed, to deliver any result at all, an institution first has to exist. One hurdle to the creation and survival of IFGs underlined in numerous studies is the lack of democratic legitimacy of an institution having power to limit the options of living generations in order to protect the presumed interests of future generations. Accordingly, there is some agreement that IFGs should be resumed, but with a foresight rather than decision making role. However, even in this benign form, IFGs are not safe from the vagaries of politics, unless they are constitutionally entrenched. We argue that referenda for amending the constitution to make room for the IFGs may succeed, through shaping citizens horizons of expectation, mobilisation of ‘good’ patriotism (or ‘civic/liberal nationalism’) among the citizenry, and a communications strategy of bonding past decisions, present challenges, and future prospects. |
Keywords | Institutions for future generations; Committee for the future; Civic nationalism ; Intergenerational ethics; Patriotism; Referendum |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 4804. Law in context |
Public Notes | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
Byline Affiliations | Charles Darwin University |
University of Winchester, United Kingdom |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/z2866/the-need-for-durable-institutions-for-future-generations-mobilising-the-citizenry
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