Lindsay, Colin Dale and McQuaid, Ronald W (2008) Inter-agency co-operation in activation:comparing three vanguard active welfare states. Social Policy and Society. pp. 353-365. ISSN 1475-3073
Abstract
New forms of inter-agency co-operation have gained increasing prominence in the development and delivery of activation strategies. This article compares different models of inter-agency co-operation, drawing on case study research in Denmark, the Netherlands and the UK. The different models have reported variations in performance when delivering on the key benefits often attributed to effective inter-agency co-operation. The article raises concerns that the process of contracting-out in activation has at times conflicted with attempts to improve co-operation between agencies, while the increasing dominance of purchaser–provider relations can undermine progress towards ‘shared ownership’ of activation policies and effective partnership-working.
Metadata
Item Type: | Article |
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Keywords: | unemployment,ALMP,activation,employability,incapacity benefit,Netherlands,Denmark |
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Institution: | The University of York |
Academic Units: | The University of York > Faculty of Social Sciences (York) > The York Management School |
Depositing User: | Pure (York) |
Date Deposited: | 07 Jun 2012 12:57 |
Last Modified: | 16 Oct 2024 12:06 |
Status: | Published |
Refereed: | Yes |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:49731 |