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In: International journal / CIC, Canadian International Council: ij ; Canada's journal of global policy analysis, Band 65, Heft 1, S. 261-264
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In: International journal / CIC, Canadian International Council: ij ; Canada's journal of global policy analysis, Band 65, Heft 1, S. 261-264
In: International journal / Canadian Institute of International Affairs, Band 21, Heft 2, S. 228-229
ISSN: 2052-465X
The article presents a top-down approach to the study of the empirical legitimacy of international institutions. It starts from the observation that international institutions' representatives are engaged in various strategies aimed at cultivating generalised support. The article asserts that such strategies should be taken into account to gain deeper insights into the legitimation process of international institutions. To systematise these legitimation efforts and facilitate their empirical analysis, the article introduces the concept of legitimation strategies, which are defined as goal-oriented activities employed to establish and maintain a reliable basis of diffuse support. An analytical differentiation between three types of legitimation strategies is introduced depending on the addressees of legitimation strategies, that is, member state governments, international institutions' staff, and the wider public. The applicability of the concept and the relevance of legitimation strategies for international institutions' communication, behaviour, and institutional design is demonstrated by an empirical analysis of the G8's and the IMF's reaction to legitimation crises in the recent past of both institutions. In addition, the case studies suggest that a balanced set of legitimation strategies that takes into account the legitimacy concerns of all three constituencies is more likely to be successful in improving legitimacy perceptions.
BASE
In: Foreign policy analysis, Band 18, Heft 4
ISSN: 1743-8594
While political leaders' role in foreign policy choices has received increasing scholarly attention, surprisingly less is known about how they affect the allocation and distribution of official development aid. This study examines how the material background of political leaders influences their aid allocation strategies in donor countries. We contend that leaders with economic hardship experience distribute more foreign aid than those without such experience. Through socialization, leaders with economic hardship experience become more supportive of public good provisions that address problems related to poverty and inequality. Resultantly, they exhibit more favorable attitudes toward development assistance programs targeting developing countries. We find that political leaders who experienced economic difficulty in their youth are likely to provide more foreign aid, especially social and economic infrastructure aid, than leaders without such experience. By introducing the political leaders' role, this study contributes to the literature on the interaction between domestic politics and foreign aid.
World Affairs Online
In: International affairs, Band 91, Heft 2, S. 416-417
ISSN: 1468-2346
In: International affairs, Band 89, Heft 3, S. 749-750
ISSN: 0020-5850
In: International affairs, Band 88, Heft 5, S. 1135-1136
ISSN: 0020-5850
In: International affairs, Band 85, Heft 1, S. 195
ISSN: 0020-5850
In: International affairs, Band 84, Heft 2, S. 241-268
ISSN: 0020-5850
In: International affairs, Band 84, Heft 6, S. 1306-1307
ISSN: 0020-5850
In: International affairs, Band 83, Heft 5, S. 978
ISSN: 0020-5850
In: International affairs, Band 82, Heft 5, S. 1013-1014
ISSN: 0020-5850
In: International affairs, Band 81, Heft 2, S. 447-448
ISSN: 0020-5850
In: International affairs, Band 76, Heft 4, S. 875
ISSN: 0020-5850