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From Competition and Collusion to Consent-Based Collaboration: A Case Study of Local Democracy

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  • A. Georges L. Romme
  • Jan Broekgaarden
  • Carien Huijzer
  • Annewiek Reijmer
  • Rob A. I. van der Eyden

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The high distrust in political institutions and a growing sense of powerlessness among many citizens suggest that prevailing democratic governance systems lack a capability for collective dialogue and learning. The key thesis here is that public governance systems can benefit from organizational arrangements informed by circular design. A case study conducted at a Dutch municipality illustrates how principles of circular design served to enhance the city council’s role of orchestrator of civil participation. This case also illustrates how a local democracy, which has long suffered from majority–minority ploys and voting schemes, can be transformed into a consent-based culture of collaboration.

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  • A. Georges L. Romme & Jan Broekgaarden & Carien Huijzer & Annewiek Reijmer & Rob A. I. van der Eyden, 2018. "From Competition and Collusion to Consent-Based Collaboration: A Case Study of Local Democracy," International Journal of Public Administration, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 41(3), pages 246-255, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:lpadxx:v:41:y:2018:i:3:p:246-255
    DOI: 10.1080/01900692.2016.1263206
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