Subsidiarity Governance - Theoretical and Empirical Models

Zusatztext ' Subsidiarity Governanceholds important lessons for policy makers and administrators alike. Colombo lays out the concepts of subsidiarity and the power it can have in providing better outcomes for those whom government is intended to serve. Essays in the book provide rich examples of the application of subsidiarity in the provision of various public services. Those interested in improving public policy and administration will find the insights in this work both stimulating and rewarding.' - Babak Armajani! founder and chairman! The Public Strategies Group 'Lombardy has long been a pioneer in public service reform. Its application of principles of subsdiarity and quasi-markets have revolutionised both the delivery and provision of social services. We all have a lot to learn from Lombardy! in terms of both theory and practice; and this excellent book! edited by one of the key figures in the reform process! is the place to start that learning.' - Julian Le Grand! Richard Titmuss Professor of Social Policy! London School of Economics Informationen zum Autor ALESSANDRO COLOMBO Director of the Strategic Unit Governance and Institutions at the Lombardy Regional Institute for Research, Statistics, and Training, Italy. Klappentext This volume summarizes the key elements and main features of a subsidiarity-informed model of governance and outlines an analytical framework which can be applied to other subsidiarity-informed models of governance worldwide. Zusammenfassung This volume summarizes the key elements and main features of a subsidiarity-informed model of governance and outlines an analytical framework which can be applied to other subsidiarity-informed models of governance worldwide. Inhaltsverzeichnis PART I: THE MODEL OF GOVERNANCE Principle of Subsidiarity and Lombardy. Theoretical Background and Empirical Implementation; A.Colombo  The Lombard Model of Governance: Preliminary Observations; L.M.Salamon   A Hornet's Nest or the Climax of the Change of Regime? The Dilemmas of Creating Regions in Eastern and Central Europe; G.Horváth  An Unfinished Journey - Lombardy On The Road To Decentralisation; B.Lóránd   A View from the Antipodes: Comparing the Lombard and New Zealand Ways of Governance; P.McDermott  PART II: POLICY SECTORS Subsidiarity and Education in Lombardy: Limits and Possibilities; C.L.Glenn  Regional Governance of Health Services in Lombardy; H.Haugh   Subsidiarity, Proximity and Innovation; M.Kitson   Social Housing and Subsidiarity in the Lombardy Model of Governance; G.Bortel...

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PART I: THE MODEL OF GOVERNANCE Principle of Subsidiarity and Lombardy. Theoretical Background and Empirical Implementation; A.Colombo The Lombard Model of Governance: Preliminary Observations; L.M.Salamon A Hornet's Nest or the Climax of the Change of Regime? The Dilemmas of Creating Regions in Eastern and Central Europe; G.Horváth An Unfinished Journey - Lombardy On The Road To Decentralisation; B.Lóránd A View from the Antipodes: Comparing the Lombard and New Zealand Ways of Governance; P.McDermott PART II: POLICY SECTORS Subsidiarity and Education in Lombardy: Limits and Possibilities; C.L.Glenn Regional Governance of Health Services in Lombardy; H.Haugh Subsidiarity, Proximity and Innovation; M.Kitson Social Housing and Subsidiarity in the Lombardy Model of Governance; G.Bortel

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' Subsidiarity Governanceholds important lessons for policy makers and administrators alike. Colombo lays out the concepts of subsidiarity and the power it can have in providing better outcomes for those whom government is intended to serve. Essays in the book provide rich examples of the application of subsidiarity in the provision of various public services. Those interested in improving public policy and administration will find the insights in this work both stimulating and rewarding.' - Babak Armajani, founder and chairman, The Public Strategies Group
'Lombardy has long been a pioneer in public service reform. Its application of principles of subsdiarity and quasi-markets have revolutionised both the delivery and provision of social services. We all have a lot to learn from Lombardy, in terms of both theory and practice; and this excellent book, edited by one of the key figures in the reform process, is the place to start that learning.' - Julian Le Grand, Richard Titmuss Professor of Social Policy, London School of Economics

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Alessandro Colombo, COLOMBO ALESSANDRO
• Con la collaborazione di: A Colombo (Editore), A. Colombo (Editore), Alessandro Colombo (Editore)
• Editore: Palgrave UK
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 12.01.2012
• EAN: 9780230338692
• ISBN: 978-0-230-33869-2
• Pagine: 176
• Categorie: Scienze sociali, diritto, economia > Scienze politiche > Teorie politiche e storia delle idee; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Storia