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Designing Public Policy for Co-production: Theory, Practice and Change
Catherine Durose
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Description for Designing Public Policy for Co-production: Theory, Practice and Change
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This important book is a response to crises of public policy. Offering an original contribution to a growing debate, the authors argue that traditional technocratic ways of designing policy are inadequate to cope with increasingly complex challenges, and suggest co-production as a more democratic alternative. Drawing on 12 compelling international contributions from practitioners, policy makers, activists and actively engaged academics, ideas of policy design are used to explore how complementary expertise from those outside the elite can shape policy for the better. The authors present insights on why and how to generate change in policy processes, arguing for increased experimentation ... Read more
This important book is a response to crises of public policy. Offering an original contribution to a growing debate, the authors argue that traditional technocratic ways of designing policy are inadequate to cope with increasingly complex challenges, and suggest co-production as a more democratic alternative. Drawing on 12 compelling international contributions from practitioners, policy makers, activists and actively engaged academics, ideas of policy design are used to explore how complementary expertise from those outside the elite can shape policy for the better. The authors present insights on why and how to generate change in policy processes, arguing for increased experimentation ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Policy Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
Number of Pages
176
Place of Publication
Bristol, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781447316954
SKU
V9781447316954
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99-50
About Catherine Durose
Catherine Durose is Senior Lecturer in the School of Government and Society at the University of Birmingham. Her work explores the practices and politics of the relationships between the state, communities and citizens. Liz Richardson is Senior Lecturer in Politics at the University of Manchester Her work is dedicated to experimenting with how academics, practitioners and citizens can develop more ... Read more
Reviews for Designing Public Policy for Co-production: Theory, Practice and Change
An important contribution at the forefront of debates about the future of public policy and public services. The authors have assembled an impressive range of contributors and skilfully drawn together a narrative that convincingly integrates theory and practice Janet Newman, The Open University This accessible text on co-production is long overdue. It draws together academic, policy and practice ... Read more