2019 Volume 20 Issue 1 Pages 247-296
This paper examines the relationship between the transnational civil society and the State to investigate the transnational dynamics of civil society. The relationship between the Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA), a civil society organization (CSO) of Nepali emigrants, and the Nepali government is analyzed as a case study focusing on the Association's campaign for the retention of Nepali citizenship by emigrants. I conclude that a corporatist relationship has formed beyond national geographical borders as a consequence of the close dealings between the NRNA and the government. This form of corporatism beyond national borders brought about economic privileges for the emigrant entrepreneurs compared to other foreign entrepreneurs, and it also allows the government to aim at economic development adapted to globalization. However, in contrast to the case of CSOs consisting of resident Nepali citizens, which have strengthened their power against the government as a result of democratization, the government holds a dominant position over the NRNA, which accepts the supervision and direction of the government.
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