ISBN:
9789264185883
Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource (382 p.)
Parallel Title:
Print version Local Partnerships for Better Governance
DDC:
352.0001
Keywords:
Electronic books
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Regionale Wirtschaftskooperation
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Regionale Kooperation
Abstract:
To better respond to a new set of concerns of the population and promote sustainable development, governments today actively seek a broad partnership with civil society and the private sector. Yet, it is at local and regional levels, closer to the problems and the individuals, that partnerships are most often formed. Partnerships are being established throughout OECD countries to tackle issues of economic development, employment, social cohesion and the quality of life. What all partnerships share is a common desire to improve governance -- how society collectively solves its problems and meet
Description / Table of Contents:
Foreword; Table of Contents; Part I. Lessons from the Partnership Experience; Introduction; Chapter 1. Governance Contexts and Management Frameworks; Chapter 2. Fostering Co-operation; Chapter 3. Designing a Strategy; Chapter 4. Implementing the Strategy; Chapter 5. Improving the Effectiveness of Partnerships: Recommendations; Summary and Conclusion; Part II. Country Case Studies; Introductory Note; Chapter 6. Innovation in Local Governance: the Irish Partnership Model; Chapter 7. Fighting Unemployment and Social Exclusion with Partnerships in Finland
Description / Table of Contents:
Chapter 8. A New Approach to Economic Development in Sicily: Planning in PartnershipChapter 9. The Role of Partnerships in Economic Development and Labour Markets in the United States; Chapter 10. Partnerships in Austria: Enhancing Regional Co-operation in a Decentralised Policy Framework; Chapter 11. Broadening Social Dialogue: the Experience of the Flemish Region of Belgium; Chapter 12. Tripartism, Partnership and Regional Integration of Policies in Denmark; Bibliography; Annex I. Authors' Biographical Notes; Annex II. Fieldwork Information Details;
Note:
Description based upon print version of record
DOI:
10.1787/9789264189461-en
