The theory and practice of local governance and economic development Ebook. - Originally published in: 2008 (Palgrave Macmillan, 2008)
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Partnership and Public Policy: The Importance of Bridging Theory and Practice-- S.Giguere & M.Considine The Power of Partnership: States and Solidarities in the Global Era-- M.Considine The Use of Partnerships in Economic and Social Policy: Practice Ahead of Theory-- S.Giguere Understanding the Realities of Collaborative Networks in the United States-- M.P.Mandell Lessons from an Aboriginal Partnership in Australia-- M.Limerick & L.Yeatman Government and Communities in Partnerships in England: The Empire Strikes Back?-- M.Geddes Community Governance and Partnerships in Scotland and Australia-- K.O'Toole & K.MacNab Harmonising National and Local Goals in New Zealand-- M.Reid Integrating Homeless Young People into Housing and Employment-- M.Considine & A.Hart The New Regional Policies Implemented in Partnerships in Italy-- L.Burroni Helping Disadvantaged Youth in Education-- P.Taylor Designing Democratic Institutions for Collaborative Economic Development: Lessons from Belgian and Dutch Cases-- C.Skelcher, F.De Rynck, E.-H.Klijn & J.Voets Ireland's National Anti-Poverty Strategy as New Governance-- M.Adshead & C.McInerney The Partnership Agenda Going Forward: Challenges and Opportunities-- M.Considine & S.Giguere
This book provides a comparative study of the use of partnerships and new forms of governance to achieve policy goals that promote economic and social development. In addition to a consideration of the theoretical challenges posed by these institutional developments, the book reviews recent experiences in Asia-Pacific, Europe and North America