The Cult of Collaboration in Public Policy
Author: O'Flynn, Janine
Source: Australian Journal of Public Administration, Volume 68, Number 1, March 2009 , pp. 112-116(5)
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Abstract:
A `cult of collaboration' is emerging in Australian public policy circles. In this article I argue this reflects a misunderstanding of the concept and its distinctive characteristics. Here I reintroduce collaboration vis-à-vis other forms of `working together' and question whether we have taken a collaborative turn in public policy. In doing so I hope to contribute to a debate on the relevance of collaboration for public policy.Keywords: collaboration; public policy; Australia
Document Type: Research article
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-8500.2009.00616.x
Affiliations: 1: Australian National University
Publication date: 2009-03-01
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