En stärkt närdemokrati? - En utvärdering av Trelleborgs kommuns försök med att stärka den lokala demokratin

Sammanfattning: The essay evaluates Trelleborg´s attempt to enhance local democracy. The study first describes how the municipality has implemented the measures in developing democracy. Then, an assessment is made regarding if the measures have contributed to a strengthened local democracy. The result of the study indicates that some of the measures have helped to strengthen the local grassroots democracy, while others have not. The outcomes of the measures are then analyzed from different theoretical perspectives in order to get answers to what has affected the implementation of the measures of democratic development. The conclusion of the essay is that factors such as the resources of the municipality, political stability and the presence of real political enthusiasts impact on how well democracy-building measures are implemented.