Strategic Public Private Partnerships

This timely book addresses contemporary and future dynamics of collaboration, combining public, private, and nongovernmental resources at a time when global concerns - ranging from economic insecurity to environmental threats to chronic diseases - cannot be solved by single sectors.

David Maurrasse reveals that government alone cannot adequately address the myriad challenges of our complex times. Therefore, while the idea of collaboration is increasingly popular, such efforts are difficult to implement. The author expertly analyzes the strengths, weaknesses, and potential of cross sector partnerships, transcending the public/private paradigm by integrating the social sector into its framework. A number of diverse case studies from across the globe are presented alongside strategies, opportunities and future challenges for strengthening partnerships.

This book captures current thinking and approaches to partnerships leveraging the public, private, and social sectors to address pressing contemporary issues and stimulate innovation. As such, it will prove an invaluable reference tool for not only academics, students and researchers in the fields of public sector economics, public policy and business and management, but also for practitioners and policymakers involved in the review of specific manifestations of cross sector partnerships.

Contents:
Introduction
Part I: The Concept of Strategic Cross Sector Partnerships
1. The Emergence of Strategic Partnerships
2. Characteristics of Partnerships
3. The Value of Partnerships
4. Making Partnerships Effective
Part II: Partnerships in Places
5. Increasing Urbanization
6. Partnerships in US Cities
7. Partnerships in Europe
8. Partnerships in Emerging Markets
9. The Rural Challenge Part III: Partnerships Around Critical Issues of Global Significance
10. Meeting the Climate Change Challenge
11. Improving Global Health
12. Addressing Poverty Part IV: Challenges and Opportunities Going Forward
13. The Viability of Partnerships
14. Steps Forward
15. Conclusions and Recommendations
References
Index