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Asserting integrity in Mexico's civic sector

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  • Sharon F. Lean
  • Evan Bitzarakis

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In societies where civic space is closing, integrity in the civic sector is critical for its sustainability. Where state regulatory frameworks are inadequate, or worse, manipulative, self‐regulation can help defend the sector's integrity and strengthen the ability of civic associations to serve the public and contribute to democracy. This paper describes the strategic role in self‐regulation of a particular type of third sector actor in Mexico, the coordinating body or civic network. A case study of the Mexican Center for Philanthropy (CEMEFI) and its Accreditation in Institutionalization and Transparency project illustrates the contribution of NGO networks in service to the sector, and their key role in diffusion of norms of transparency and accountability within the civic sector and beyond.

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  • Sharon F. Lean & Evan Bitzarakis, 2023. "Asserting integrity in Mexico's civic sector," Public Administration & Development, Blackwell Publishing, vol. 43(1), pages 70-79, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:wly:padxxx:v:43:y:2023:i:1:p:70-79
    DOI: 10.1002/pad.2002
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