The Theory and Practice of Local Governance and Economic Development

1. Partnership and Public Policy: The Importance of Bridging Theory and Practice
Sylvain Giguère, Mark Considine

2. The Power of Partnership: States and Solidarities in the Global Era
Mark Considine

3. The Use of Partnerships in Economic and Social Policy: Practice Ahead of Theory
Sylvain Giguère

4. Understanding the Realities of Collaborative Networks in the United States
Myrna P. Mandell

5. Lessons from an Aboriginal Partnership in Australia
Michael Limerick, Leon Yeatman

6. Government and Communities in Partnerships in England: The Empire Strikes Back?
Mike Geddes

7. Community Governance and Partnerships in Scotland and Australia
Kevin O’Toole, Katrina MacNab

8. Harmonising National and Local Goals in New Zealand
Mike Reid

9. Integrating Homeless Young People into Housing and Employment
Mark Considine, Aaron Hart

10. The New Regional Policies Implemented in Partnerships in Italy
Luigi Burroni

11. Helping Disadvantaged Youth in Education
Pauline Taylor

12. Designing Democratic Institutions for Collaborative Economic Development: Lessons from Belgian and Dutch Cases
Chris Skelcher, Filip Rγnck, Erik-Hans Klijn, Joris Voets

13. Ireland’s National Anti-Poverty Strategy as New Governance
Maura Adshead, Chris McInerney

14. The Partnership Agenda Going Forward: Challenges and Opportunities
Mark Considine, Sylvain Giguère

Nyckelord: Economics, Economic Theory/Quantitative Economics/Mathematical Methods, Industrial Organization, Regional/Spatial Science, Economic Systems, Development Economics