Collaboration as a solution to wicked public policy problems: the example of regional environmental and natural resources policy in Australia [ 2009-01-01 - 2012-04-30 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Emeritus Professor Helen Ross (Chief Investigator) ,  Prof Brian Head (Chief Investigator)

Brief description Collaboration as a solution to wicked public policy problems: the example of regional environmental and natural resources policy in Australia. This project contributes to the water national priority by assessing two major national programs to improve Australia's land and water management through innovative collaboration models. It examines whether new collaborations between governments and NGO stakeholders, together with the creation of numerous regional bodies, are likely to achieve better outcomes than the previous regulatory models. The project will enhance public policy models through analysis of the strengths and limitations of the new program approach. Problems and prospects at the national, state and regional levels will be assessed including how different forms of collaboration are linked to effective and accountable institutional arrangements.

Funding Amount $222,000

Funding Scheme Discovery Projects

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