Though the importance for social outcomes of improved local
coordination of social and employment policies is widely
acknowledged, it has to date been the object of only limited
research in comparative welfare state studies. Based on detailed
and systematic empirical research in 18 localities across six
European countries, this innovative volume begins to redress this
imbalance. The novel insights it offers into the complex
determinants of effective policy coordination in contrasting
national and local contexts will be of great interest to scholars
and policy makers alike.' - Daniel Clegg, The University of
Edinburgh, UK'This edited volume, based on internationally
comparative research, provides a valuable contribution to the
growing body of academic literature on the local governance of
social and employment policies. Through national case study as well
as comparative chapters, the book takes up the challenging task of
investigating the complex processes of coordinating various
politico-administrative levels, a variety of private and public
actors, and diverse policy fields, focusing specifically on how
these processes take shape at the local level.' - Rik van Berkel,
Utrecht School of Governance, the Netherlands 'Activation has been
the latest leit motiv of labour market policies since the Nineties.
Activation measures require extensive coordination across levels of
government, service providers and administrative agencies operating
in different sectors. This volume provides an excellent empirical
analysis of six European countries, highlighting the light and
shadows of real-world activation experiences at the local level.
The authors provide precious insights not only for welfare state
scholars, but also for policy makers faced with the challenge of
modernizing work and welfare through a more effective governance.'
- Maurizio Ferrera, Universita degli Studi di Milano, Italy A
central goal of European activation policies is to provide coherent
and actively inclusive employment and social services. This book
offers new insights on the effective governance and implementation
of such policies. Utilizing empirical studies from six European
welfare states, expert contributors explore how different
institutional contexts influence localized service delivery and how
local authorities deal with the associated coordination challenges.
Acknowledging that neither decentralization nor provider networks
necessarily prevent fragmented service provision, Martin
Heidenreich and Deborah Rice illustrate that an understanding of
the European budgetary context, as well as individual network
brokerage, is vital for a successful integration of employment and
social policies at the local level. Timely and engaging, this
innovative book will provide new theoretical perspectives and
invaluable empirical materials for academics and students in the
field of comparative social policy. Policy makers and officials
will also appreciate the editors' practical approach. Contributors:
P. Aurich-Beerheide, M. Bassoli, T. Berthet, C. Bourgeois, S.L.
Catalano, V. Fuertes, C. Garsten, P.R. Graziano, M. Heidenreich, K.
Hollertz, K. Jacobsson, S. Mandes, R. McQuaid, D. Rice, K.
Sztandar-Sztanderska, K. Tourne Languin, K. Zimmermann
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