ABSTRACT
The aim of this
paper is to discuss on the concept of civil society empowerment towards efficient
urban governance in Kuala Lumpur city-region. This is in line with Malaysia new
government policy on the implementation of One Malaysia, People First,
Performance Now. National Development has been a major issue in the country’s
latest development agenda. The issue is more obvious in city-region due to its
role as an engine of growth economy development. Now, with its sights set on attaining the economic level of a fully
developed nation by 2020, Malaysia must focus on securing a credible share of
the lead sectors of the globalised economy. The world
today needs a new, comprehensive and holistic model of urban governance that
involves all sectors (government, business and the civil society) as equal
partners in development. Urban governance which integrates all sectors including public, private
and other social organisations in participatory decision making. Efficient urban governance is characterized
by sustainability, subsidiarity, equity, efficiency, transparency and
accountability, civic engagement and citizenship and security. In line with
this, Malaysia emphasis the importance efficient urban governance that would
make Malaysia more competitive and attractive to investors and facilitate the
achievement of the nation’s development goals.
Keywords: civil society, empowerment,
efficient urban governance, city-region
The article was published in MALAYSIAN TOWNPLAN JOURNAL Vol 08 Issue 01 December 2012 and prepared by Dr.
Azmizam Abdul Rashid (azmizam@townplan.gov.my)
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