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Responds to Frank Nullmeier's critique (2002) of the concept of civil society, with focus on the case of Green social policy. The suggestion to accept economic inequality as reality & the focus of social policy as self engagement is refuted. This perspective is the reason why Green social policy is currently insignificant. The acceptance of market rationality & the lack of an actor perspective are problematic. Civil society is the only balancing actor against a policy that is based on economic liberalism & is state centered. 15 References. Adapted from the source document.

Not only does the concept of periphery refer semantically to the concept of the center, in a real-societal sense, center & periphery form a social system that was historically formed. However, the Center-Periphery-System model raises questions such as: 1) why have only a few countries of the periphery achieved a broad increase of developmental opportunities? 2) how does the development of developmental possibilities in the center influence the development of developmental possibilities in the periphery? 3) what developments in the periphery increase & which decrease the developmental opportunities of the center? & 4) does the increasing socio-economic inequality in the global system block the improvement of life conditions for the poorest of the poor? E. Sanchez

The Dissertation's overarching goal is to offer an analytical tool for initiatives aimed at mainstreaming inclusive development in sub-Saharan Africa so that relevant theories, principles, key driving factors, and policy instruments of inclusive development are well comprehended. First, the dissertation focuses on compiling pertinent theories of inclusive development. It also tries to illustrate how social systems contribute to exclusion and the fragility of nations. Additionally, it empirically demonstrates the significance of certain driving factors of inclusive development. It also aims to provide some theoretical foundations for strengthening and expanding regional integration in Africa, to ensure inclusive decision-making at supra national level. Finally, seven policy domains are identified to mainstream the virtue of inclusiveness and its principles. i) Promoting "right-based" development approach, particularly those approaches that are endorsing on economic equity and social justice; ii) Focusing on the exclusionary role of hierarchical social structures and economic inequality as root causes of exclusion; iii) Capitalizing on the demographic dividend through inclusive labour market; iv) Effectively utilizing official development assistance (ODA); v) Promoting social protection programs; vi) Deepening and broadening African regional integration; and vii) Adapting the so-called social market economy development path.

Civil societies are not characterized by juridical & economic equality. Social inequality has some positive effects on civil society but also puts the project at risk. This ambivalent relation can be found in modern societies where a spirit of community developed hand in hand with increasing inequality. The potential of actors to become a part of civil society is related to their social position. 17 References. Adapted from the source document.