Author: Tom Seta
Publisher: Asian Development Bank
Published: 2008-12-01
Total Pages: 52
ISBN-13: 9292572059
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Community Justice Liaison Unit was established under Papua New Guinea's (PNG) law and justice sector program, with the support of the Australian government, to enhance the capacity of PNG's civil society and facilitate its involvement in policy development and delivery of services in the justice sector. The case study highlights those efforts in a context characterized by broad-based ownership of sector reforms and shared interests among civil society and government actors. In addition, it underscores the role external actors can play in supporting traditional institutions---such as PNG approaches to mediation and restorative justice---while encouraging links between the formal and informal aspects of the justice system.
Book Synopsis Bridging the State-Society Gap by : Tom Seta
Download or read book Bridging the State-Society Gap written by Tom Seta and published by Asian Development Bank. This book was released on 2008-12-01 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Community Justice Liaison Unit was established under Papua New Guinea's (PNG) law and justice sector program, with the support of the Australian government, to enhance the capacity of PNG's civil society and facilitate its involvement in policy development and delivery of services in the justice sector. The case study highlights those efforts in a context characterized by broad-based ownership of sector reforms and shared interests among civil society and government actors. In addition, it underscores the role external actors can play in supporting traditional institutions---such as PNG approaches to mediation and restorative justice---while encouraging links between the formal and informal aspects of the justice system.