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Sound Governance: Engaging Citizens through Collaborative Organizations

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This paper addresses governance-citizen relationship and argues for “sound governance” and engaging citizens in public administration through collaborative organizations. After reviewing and analyzing the contemporary literature on the importance and various forms of governance, it: (1) argues for a new concept of ‘sound governance’ with key dimensions and characteristics, (2) provides an imperative with rationales for engaging citizens in governance and governing in the twenty first century, and (3) offers alternative forms of collaboration and partnership building to engage citizens, enhance governance, and maximize citizen participation in public administration.

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This is a revised version of the paper presented at the 2012 ASPA Conference in Las Vegas, March 2–6, 2012.

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Farazmand, A. Sound Governance: Engaging Citizens through Collaborative Organizations. Public Organiz Rev 12, 223–241 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11115-012-0186-7

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