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The Cult of Collaboration in Public Policy


Janine L. O'Flynn


University of Melbourne - School of Social and Political Sciences; Australia and New Zealand School of Government
September 14, 2011

Australian Journal of Public Administration, Vol. 68, No. 1, pp. 112-116, March 2009

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-a-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.

Number of Pages in PDF File: 5

Keywords: collaboration, public policy, Australia

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Date posted: September 16, 2011  

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O'Flynn, Janine L., The Cult of Collaboration in Public Policy (September 14, 2011). Australian Journal of Public Administration, Vol. 68, No. 1, pp. 112-116, March 2009. Available at SSRN: http://ssrn.com/abstract=1927668

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Janine L. O'Flynn (Contact Author)
University of Melbourne - School of Social and Political Sciences ( email )
Melbourne, Victoria 3010
Australia
Australia and New Zealand School of Government ( email )
Level 4, 161 Barry Street
Carlton, Vic 3053
Australia
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