Local Governments in Multilevel Governance: The Administrative Dimension

In an era marked by globalization and interconnectedness, the world has witnessed a significant rise in multilevel governance, where power and decision-making are shared between different levels of government.

Local Governments in Multilevel Governance: The Administrative Dimension

by Rosemary Gordon

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Local governments, as the closest level of authority to citizens, play a crucial role in multilevel governance. They are responsible for providing essential services, implementing policies, and responding to local needs.

The book Local Governments in Multilevel Governance: The Administrative Dimension delves into the intricate relationship between local governments and multilevel governance, focusing on the administrative dimension.

The Administrative Dimension

The administrative dimension of multilevel governance refers to the way in which local governments manage their internal affairs and interact with other levels of government.

The book examines how local governments adapt their administrative systems to the demands of multilevel governance. It explores the challenges and opportunities that arise when local governments are both autonomous and interdependent.

The authors provide a comprehensive analysis of the following aspects of the administrative dimension:

• Intergovernmental relations and collaboration
• Administrative capacity and efficiency
• Public service delivery and innovation
• Accountability and transparency

Comparative Perspectives

The book takes a comparative approach, drawing on case studies from various countries. It examines how different countries have approached the administrative dimension of multilevel governance and the lessons that can be learned from their experiences.

The authors analyze the administrative systems of countries such as:

• United States
• Canada
• United Kingdom
• Germany
• Japan

By comparing different approaches, the book provides a nuanced understanding of the challenges and opportunities of multilevel governance in different contexts.

Policy Implications

The book concludes with a discussion of the policy implications of the research findings. It provides recommendations for policymakers and practitioners on how to enhance the administrative dimension of multilevel governance.

The authors argue that effective multilevel governance requires:

• Clear and well-defined roles and responsibilities for each level of government
• Strong intergovernmental collaboration and coordination mechanisms
• Adequate administrative capacity and resources for local governments
• Transparent and accountable administrative systems

Local Governments in Multilevel Governance: The Administrative Dimension is an essential resource for scholars, practitioners, and policymakers interested in understanding the role of local governments in multilevel governance.

The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the administrative dimension and offers valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities of multilevel governance in the 21st century.

Local Governments in Multilevel Governance: The Administrative Dimension

by Rosemary Gordon

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	13295 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	319 pages
X-Ray for textbooks	:	Enabled
Paperback	:	544 pages
Item Weight	:	7.38 pounds
Dimensions	:	6.3 x 1.18 x 9.45 inches

FREE