Advocacy NGOs and the Neoliberal Pacification of the Demands of the Street

This book critically explores the role of two advocacy NGOs actively involved in processes of education policymaking during the recent education reforms carried out in Chile, the country known as the first laboratory of neoliberalism around the world. Based on Foucault's theoretical work on governmentality the book argues that neoliberalism as a form of governmentality has permeated in Chilean policymaking, generating new forms of domination through freedom by situating NGOs as active and responsible subjects of government. In this way, this volume contests the supposed benefits of NGOs as a force to enhance democracy and foment social participation, arguing instead, that NGOs image as representatives of civil society can be used to pacify social movements demands for radical change and build a political consensus that serves to legitimate government interests in policymaking.

Offers empirical evidence on the influence of NGOs on educational policymaking Uses case studies from Chile, known as a laboratory of neoliberal policymaking Contributes to studies on governmentality

Autorentext
Juan Francisco Palma Carvajal is a Lecturer in the School of Policy Studies at the University of Bristol, UK. He has previously worked as a Researcher at the Catholic University of Chile as well as in the Chilean Ministry of Education and in environmental NGOs. His research focuses on the politics of policymaking, citizen participation in policy processes and the changes in policymaking under neoliberal governance.

Inhalt

1. Introduction.- 2. A History of Governance and Neoliberalism in Latin America.- 3. The Context of Chile.- 4. The Cambiemos la Educacion NGO.- 5. The Tiempo de Enseñar NGO.- 6. Conclusion