https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/video/2015/05/05/public-private-partnershipshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VY2Khu0mC6w&t=8shttps://www.csc.gov.sg/articles/networked-governance-why-it-is-different-and-how-it-can-work
Q1=Based on what you have watched/read so far on public private partnerships, if you were in government tomorrow, what kind of projects would you seek to partner with private sector parties on? What projects would you not partner on?
Q2 -Find an example of network governance somewhere in the world and describe it here.
Network Governance Network Governance Public, Private and Non-Profit Partnerships Network Governance Network governance: when government works with other actors outside of government in decision and policy-making Have emerged recently as a challenge for governments, but also as a solution to dealing with complex governance issues Especially when issues involve multiple governments Networks can vary in terms of: Relationship: ranging from ad-hoc discussions to a formal, legal partnership Number of partners- Can be government and one other organization, or numerous organizations Organizational partners: Can be non-profit organizations, businesses, or individuals (or all 3) 2 Non-Profit Organizations Also referred to as the “third sector” Not focused on making profits for the organizations or its volunteers/employees, but providing some form of service The role of non-profits has increased in the last few decades Taking on more and more roles that traditionally fell to governments Non-profits have distinctive values like: philanthropy, altruism, charity Giving and caring 3 Non-Profit Organizations 4 basic categories: 1. Funding agencies Do not provide many services themselves, but seek to raise funds and distribute those to other organizations Ex. United Way On poverty initiatives: Funding to 1074 organizations across Canada $15.3 million dollars into food programs 16.8 million into employment and literacy programs 19.7 million into access to affordable housing Non-Profit Organizations 2. Member- serving organizations Professional associations and trade unions Serve their own members, not the general public Ex: Law Society of Ontario Non-Profit Organizations 3. Public benefit organizations Exist to provide goods or services to others With a focus on the welfare of others Ex. Nursing homes, daycare centres, legal aid 8 Non-Profit Organizations 4. Religious Organizations Providing spiritual/religious guidance and teachings But often also provide other forms of assistance, like food and shelter Churches/Temples/Mosques/Gurdwaras 9 Coming back to Network Governance…. Network performance can be impacted by two core things: 1. Institutionalization: This refers to the role of the network in the policy making process How powerful it is: Providing advice Designing policies Actual implementation How connected it is How often do actors meet with decision-makers How integrated are the actors into the decision-making process Network Governance Con’t 2. Degree of Inclusiveness Diversity in the types of actors involved (both governmental and non) The more actors involved, the more knowledge/perspectives shared