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; bridges the gap between theory and practice; provides new empirical data; and identifies practical possibilities and options.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 development, the book reviews recent experiences in Asia-Pacific, Europe and North America.
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1 Partnership and Public Policy: The Importance of Bridging Theory and Practice by Sylvain Giguere and Mark Considine 1
2 The Power of Partnership: States and Solidarities in the Global Era by Mark Considine 13
3 The Use of Partnerships in Economic and Social Policy: Practice Ahead of Theory by Sylvain Giguere 40
4 Understanding the Realities of Collaborative Networks in the United States by Myrna P. Mandell 63
5 Lessons from an Aboriginal Partnership in Australia by Michael Limerick and Leon Yeatman 80
6 Government and Communities in Partnerships in England: The Empire Strikes Back? by Mike Geddes 100
7 Community Governance and Partnerships in Scotland and Australia by Kevin O'Toole and Katrina MacNab 126
8 Harmonising National and Local Goals in New Zealand by Mike Reid 141
9 Integrating Homeless Young People into Housing and Employment by Mark Considine and Aaron Hart 161
10 The New Regional Policies Implemented in Partnerships in Italy by Luigi Burroni 185
11 Helping Disadvantaged Youth in Education by Pauline Taylor 201
12 Designing Democratic Institutions for Collaborative Economic Development: Lessons from Belgian and Dutch Cases by Chris Skelcher and Filip De Rynck and Erik-Hans Klijn and Joris Voets 215
13 Ireland's National Anti-Poverty Strategy as New Governance by Maura Adshead and Chris McInerney 233
14 The Partnership Agenda Going Forward: Challenges and Opportunities by Mark Considine and Sylvain Giguere 255
