Voluntary and Public Sector Collaboration in Scandinavia: New Approaches to Co-Production

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Bjarne Ibsen

Voluntary and Public Sector Collaboration in Scandinavia

New Approaches to Co-Production

Bjarne Ibsen

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English

Springer Nature Switzerland AG
02 October 2022

Sociology: work & labour; Charities, voluntary services & philanthropy; Central government policies; Non-profitmaking organisations; Civil service & public sector

Series: Palgrave Studies in Third Sector Research

In thirteen chapters, the contributors to this volume analyse the different dimensions of a new form of collaboration, termed collective co-production, in the Scandinavian countries.

It is a characteristic of the Scandinavian countries – Sweden, Norway and Denmark - that they have both a large public and voluntary sector. For decades, the dominant type of collaboration between the two sectors has consisted of the public sector providing financial support to organisations in the voluntary sector, while the activities are undertaken by the organisation itself. In recent times, however, a new discourse has emerged, with a strong political focus on developing closer collaboration between the two sectors.

The book analyses collective co-production between the voluntary and public sectors, and identifies what distinguishes this form of collaboration from others. It looks at the scope of collective co-production, how and why it differs between welfare areas, as well as the political vision for co-production and the extent to which it lives up to those expectations. This discourse promotes a type of collaboration wherein organisations, associations and volunteers can participate in the implementation of tasks for which public institutions are responsible.

The book is a valuable resource for professionals in voluntary organizations and public welfare units working with co-production and for researchers and students in the fields of civil society, voluntary sector and welfare policy.

Edited by: Bjarne Ibsen
Imprint: Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Country of Publication: Switzerland
Edition: 1st ed. 2021
Dimensions: Height: 210mm, Width: 148mm,
Weight: 496g
ISBN: 9783030723170
ISBN 10: 3030723178
Series: Palgrave Studies in Third Sector Research
Pages: 358
Publication Date: 02 October 2022
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Bjarne Ibsen is Professor and Head of the Research Centre for Sports, Health and Civil Society, at the University of Southern Denmark.