The theory and practice of local governance and economic development / edited by Mark Considine and Sylvain Giguère.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Considine, Mark, 1953-

Giguère, Sylvain.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Public-private sector cooperation--Case studies.

Public-private sector cooperation.

Local government case studies.

Economic development--Case studies.

Economic development.

Economic policy--Case studies.

Economic policy.

Genre:

Case studies.

Physical Description:

xiii, 271 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Basingstoke [England] ; New York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2008.

Summary:

Partnership is a necessary policy tool in a fragmented institutional landscape in which globalisation is placing increasing pressure on national and local economies. And yet, it has no obvious place in public policy frameworks. There is no common understanding of what partnership can or should do in the process of designing and implementing policy. This book develops a greater understanding of how to bridge the gap between theory and practice and offers new insights to improve both national policy settings and local methods of collaboration. The practical possibilities and options identified in this volume are illustrated by case studies from three continents, which examine issues ranging from fostering entrepreneurship to helping disadvantaged youth in education. This book is essential reading for all those interested in learning how society can make better choices in a global economy.

Contents:

1 Partnership and Public Policy: The Importance of Bridging Theory and Practice / Sylvain Giguere, Mark Considine 1

2 The Power of Partnership: States and Solidarities in the Global Era / Mark Considine 13

3 The Use of Partnerships in Economic and Social Policy: Practice Ahead of Theory / Sylvain Giguere 40

4 Understanding the Realities of Collaborative Networks in the United States / Myrna P. Mandell 63

5 Lessons from an Aboriginal Partnership in Australia / Michael Limerick, Leon Yeatman 80

6 Government and Communities in Partnerships in England: The Empire Strikes Back? / Mike Geddes 100

7 Community Governance and Partnerships in Scotland and Australia / Kevin O'Toole, Katrina MacNab 126

8 Harmonising National and Local Goals in New Zealand / Mike Reid 141

9 Integrating Homeless Young People into Housing and Employment / Mark Considine, Aaron Hart 161

10 The New Regional Policies Implemented in Partnerships in Italy / Luigi Burroni 185

11 Helping Disadvantaged Youth in Education / Pauline Taylor 201

12 Designing Democratic Institutions for Collaborative Economic Development: Lessons from Belgian and Dutch Cases / Chris Skelcher, Filip De Rynck, Erik-Hans Klijn, Joris Voets 215

13 Ireland's National Anti-Poverty Strategy as New Governance / Maura Adshead, Chris McInerney 233

14 The Partnership Agenda Going Forward: Challenges and Opportunities / Mark Considine, Sylvain Giguere 255.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0230500609

9780230500600

OCLC:

183609930

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