Robust Public Governance in a Turbulent Era Theoretical Framework and Empirical Experiences
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Biographical note
Edited by Christopher Ansell, Professor, Department of Political Science, University of California, Berkeley, USA, Eva Sørensen, Professor, Jacob Torfing, Professor, Department of Social Sciences and Business, Roskilde University, Denmark and Jarle Trondal, Professor, ARENA Centre for European Studies, University of Oslo and Department of Political Science and Management, University of Agder, Norway<i>'This groundbreaking book emphasizes that existing theories of public administration and governance are essentially ‘good weather’ theories that do not apply in the era of heightened societal turbulence and poly-crises. To improve the capacity of the public sector to deal with crisis-induced turbulence, the notion of robust governance – offering an alternative to resilience and agility – is conceptualized and thoroughly explained through practical examples.'</i>
- Tiina Randma-Liiv, Tallinn University of Technology, Estonia,
<i>‘The key problem our societies face is structural and persistent turbulence and crisis that constantly challenges social, political and policy equilibria. This book masterfully demonstrates that only through the development of robust public governance can political systems not only adapt to the new “turbulent” conditions but also improve their policy and social performance. For anyone in the social sciences interested in good and effective governance, this is a must-read.’</i>
- Giliberto Capano, University of Bologna, Italy,
<i>‘Over the past two decades a series of minor and mega-crises, from climate change to global pandemics and financial crises, have challenged governments around the world, bringing the concept of policy robustness to the forefront of considerations of policy and governance. Rather than think of such events as 'one-off', in this book Christopher Ansell, Eva Sørensen, Jacob Torfing and Jarle Trondal have brought a set of authors to bear on thinking about how governments and policies can be made stronger and better prepared for the next crisis. With the negative experiences many countries encountered during the COVID-19 pandemic still ringing in our ears, this task is of the utmost importance.’</i>
- Michael Howlett, Simon Fraser University, Canada,
Chapters examine diverse approaches to turbulent problems, drawing on comparative empirical studies of local responses to the refugee crisis, the climate crisis, and the COVID-19 pandemic. They highlight the benefits of combining theory and practice, introducing a novel analytical framework to demonstrate the importance of collaborative governance and new institutional designs. Ultimately, the book looks toward the future study of robust governance, proposing an interdisciplinary research agenda that goes beyond the traditional dichotomy between public administration and crisis management.
Students and researchers in public governance, public administration, political science, and public policy will benefit from the cutting-edge insights in this book. It is also an invaluable resource for policymakers and practitioners in the public sector and in private consultancy firms seeking to understand new developments in public governance.