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Coordinating interdependence

13 May 2004

One of the key conclusions is that, for now, the gap is wide between the theoretical inspiration and the reality of the new governance arrangements, especially in terms of policy learning and public participation. [...] Structure of the Report The objective of this research report is to document and compare recent changes in the institutions and practices of governance in social policy, by looking at the European Union, Canada and Britain. [...] In this last case, the goal is not only the coordination but the integration of the goals, processes and practices of the various agencies and actors involved in the development and implementation of social policies. [...] The conclusion is that, for now, the gap is wide between the theoretical inspiration and the reality of the governance architectures developed in Canada and Europe, especially in terms of social learning and public participation. [...] Nonetheless, the guidelines foresee an important role for the state and the social partners: they presume that the core of the welfare state will remain in force and do not envision major changes in the organization of industrial relations.
accountability european union government education politics economy governance science and technology best practices ethics government policy international cooperation labour problem solving social assistance social policy tax open method of coordination policy new public management further education society teaching and learning public sphere inequalities neo-liberal evidence-based policy

Authors

Saint-Martin, Denis

Pages
65
Published in
Canada

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