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Norwegian Local Councils as Democratic Meta-governors? A Study of Networks Established to Manage Cross-border Natural Resources

2005; Wiley; Volume: 28; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1111/j.1467-9477.2005.00132.x

1467-9477

Sissel Hovik, Signy Irene Vabo,

Public Policy and Administration Research

Scandinavian Political StudiesVolume 28, Issue 3 p. 257-275 Norwegian Local Councils as Democratic Meta-governors? A Study of Networks Established to Manage Cross-border Natural Resources Sissel Hovik, Corresponding Author Sissel Hovik * Sissel Hovik, Norwegian Institute for Urban and Regional Research, Postbox 77 Blindern, N-0313 Oslo, Norway. E-mail: sissel.hovik@nibr.no †Signy Irene Vabo, Oslo University College, Postboks 4 St. Olavs plass, N-0130 Oslo, Norway. E-mail: signy.vabo@oks.hio.noSearch for more papers by this authorSigny Irene Vabo, Corresponding Author Signy Irene Vabo * Sissel Hovik, Norwegian Institute for Urban and Regional Research, Postbox 77 Blindern, N-0313 Oslo, Norway. E-mail: sissel.hovik@nibr.no †Signy Irene Vabo, Oslo University College, Postboks 4 St. Olavs plass, N-0130 Oslo, Norway. E-mail: signy.vabo@oks.hio.noSearch for more papers by this author Sissel Hovik, Corresponding Author Sissel Hovik * Sissel Hovik, Norwegian Institute for Urban and Regional Research, Postbox 77 Blindern, N-0313 Oslo, Norway. E-mail: sissel.hovik@nibr.no †Signy Irene Vabo, Oslo University College, Postboks 4 St. Olavs plass, N-0130 Oslo, Norway. E-mail: signy.vabo@oks.hio.noSearch for more papers by this authorSigny Irene Vabo, Corresponding Author Signy Irene Vabo * Sissel Hovik, Norwegian Institute for Urban and Regional Research, Postbox 77 Blindern, N-0313 Oslo, Norway. E-mail: sissel.hovik@nibr.no †Signy Irene Vabo, Oslo University College, Postboks 4 St. Olavs plass, N-0130 Oslo, Norway. E-mail: signy.vabo@oks.hio.noSearch for more papers by this author First published: 15 August 2005 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-9477.2005.00132.xCitations: 12AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InRedditWechat Abstract Focusing on democracy, the question raised in this article is whether it is possible for local councils to play a role as democratic meta-governors in situations with cross-border conflicts over interests. According to the authors' definition, democratic meta-governance implies that the local councils assure that all interests are taken into account in governing networks. The analysis is based on data from extensive studies of two Norwegian networks dealing with cross-border natural resources. Not surprisingly, the authors' answer is rather negative. Based on analysis of who actually participates in the networks and the way the involved local councils deal with the question of democracy, this may be explained by the fact that each local council represents a specific defend interest held by the majority in their constituency. Instead of opening up and allowing the required participation, which may give the networks the legitimacy they need, the local councils are closing the networks in order to better get their interests heard. It should therefore be considered whether responsibility for securing democracy in the management of cross-border natural resources should be given to a regional or national authority, above the level of local government. Citing Literature Volume28, Issue3September 2005Pages 257-275 RelatedInformation