Collaboration in Government: Forms and Practices

This book explores the many different forms of collaboration in government, including strategic alliances, intergovernmental networks, and public-private partnerships, and how public managers are developing new networks, partnerships, and collaborations to deliver government services. It offers examples of how these partnerships have been used in real public organizations and lessons that can be gleaned from their successes and failures.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 234 pages
Publication date: 30 November 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The importance of collaboration in government has been increasingly recognized in recent years as organizations face the challenges of delivering new services with declining resources and aging infrastructure. To address these challenges, public managers are developing new networks, partnerships, collaborations, alliances, and coalitions to deliver government services. Collaboration in Government is a comprehensive guide that explores the many different forms of collaboration in government, both formal and informal, including strategic alliances, intergovernmental networks, and public-private partnerships.

In the context of contemporary US governmental and public organizations, the need for change is paramount. After several decades of pressures to downsize and deliver new services with declining resources and deteriorating infrastructure, public managers are seeking innovative solutions to meet these challenges. One approach that has gained popularity is the development of new networks, partnerships, collaborations, alliances, and coalitions.

Collaboration in Government is designed to help public organizations navigate the complex landscape of public partnerships and develop the skills needed to manage them effectively. The book is divided into chapters that cover a range of topics, including the benefits and challenges of collaboration, the types of partnerships that can be formed, and the strategies that can be used to facilitate successful collaboration.

Each chapter offers examples of how each type of collaboration has been used in real public organizations, providing the reader with an understanding of how these partnerships may be applied in a variety of contexts. The book also highlights lessons that can be gleaned from the successes and failures of these collaborative models, providing valuable insights for public servants and students of public administration and public policy.

Collaboration in Government is a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the role of collaboration in government and developing the skills needed to manage it effectively. Whether you are a public servant, a student, or a policymaker, this book will provide you with the knowledge and tools you need to succeed in the increasingly complex world of public administration.

Weight: 366g
Dimension: 153 x 228 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032021638