Synopses & Reviews
Policy-makers in Pittsburgh, Birmingham and Rotterdam are confronted with rapidly changing social and economic environments. Public- and private-sector organizations in the three cities are increasingly addressing regional issues strategically, and are joining together in partnerships to promote competitiveness and economic growth. This book covers the complexities of modern governance under such circumstances, the diversity and patterning of public-private partnerships and networks, and the changing economic development strategies of city governments and organizations.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 194-207) and indexes.
About the Author
Brian Jacobs is Professor of Public Policy at the School of Health, Staffordshire University.
Table of Contents
Introduction * Culture and Change * Strategy, Partnership, and Contingency * Strategy and the Competitive Environment * Strategy and Partnerships in the Pittsburgh Urban Region * Pittsburgh: Partnership and Community Empowerment * Birmingham: Partnership and Community * Rotterdam Scenarios * Rotterdam: Partnership and Community * Evaluation