Good governance and citizenship
The Amadeus Institute focuses its intellectual analyses on political governance, namely the ability of institutions to take into account the human rights dimension in their structures and actions.
The regionalization of the Kingdom of Morocco, the progress accomplished in terms of human rights, and the perspective of either improvement or deterioration of these rights are of special concern for the Institute. We offer arenas for dialogue on these issues: the bi-annual conference on governance and the yearly MEDays Forum. These events and analyses lead to publications directed at Moroccan decision makers, regional institutions, and local authorities.
Issues of citizen participation are intrinsically linked to public policy and governance. In the MENA region and Sub-Saharan Africa, models of governance need to increasingly take into consideration citizens’ rights. Responsible citizenship refers to educated and proactive citizens who are aware of their rights but also of their duties and obligations.
In order for these public good governance reforms to succeed, citizens must be autonomous, empowered and innovative – and be able to mobilize for the sake of the common good. Only then will good governance be achieved. Education, media, and think tanks are all means by which one can reinforce citizens’ consciousness and capacity to influencing public action.
