Transnational Advocacy Networks in Perspective: Democratization, Human Rights and NGOs in Turkey

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to examine the cooperation between the foreign and domestic NGOs that work in the realm of democratization and human rights in Turkey. The theoretical framework is provided by the literature on “transnational advocacy networks”. Archival research and semi-structured in-depth interviews with the representatives of both foreign and national NGOs are employed as the two main methodological approaches. The findings show that these NGOs share resources such as power, information, experience and money in order to overcome limitations in their political and social environments.

Keywords

Nongovernmental Organizations (NGOs), Cooperation, Transnational Advocacy Networks, Democratization, Human Rights.

Citation

Şahin, Bican; Yıldız, Mete, "Transnational Advocacy Networks in Perspective: Democratization, Human Rights and NGOs in Turkey", International Relations, Volume 6, Issue 21 (Spring 2009), pp. 41-65

Affiliations

• Bican ŞAHİN, Assoc. Prof. Dr., Hacettepe University, Department of Political Science and Public Administration
• Mete YILDIZ, Assoc. Prof. Dr., Hacettepe University, Department of Political Science and Public Administration