The Theory and Practice of Local Governance and Economic Development [Hardcover]

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.Partnership and Public Policy: The Importance of Bridging Theory and Practice; S.Gigu?re &? 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.Gigu?re 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.Gigu?reMAURA ADSHEAD University of Limerick, IrelandLUIGI BURRONI University of Florence, ItalyFILIP DE RYNCK University College Ghent, BelgiumMIKE GEDDES Warwick Business School, UKAARON HARTERIK-HANS KLIJN Erasmus University of Rotterdam, NetherlandsMICHAEL LIMERICK University of Texas, USAKATRINA MACNAB The Highland Council, UKMYRNA P. MANDELL California State University, USACHRIS MCINERNEY University of Limlƒ