How Structural Variations in Collaborative Governance Networks Influence Advocacy Involvement and Outcomes

• 成果类型: Article
• 署名作者: Mosley, Jennifer E.; Jarpe, Meghan
• 署名单位: University of Chicago
• 刊物名称: PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION REVIEW
• ISSN/ISSBN: 0033-3352
• DOI: 10.1111/puar.13037
• 发表日期: 2019
• 页码: 629-640
• 关键词: cross-sector collaborations; policy advocacy; nonprofit; ORGANIZATIONS; REPRESENTATION; motivations; FRAMEWORK; choices; HEALTH

摘要

Collaborative governance is intended to solve complex problems and promote democratic outcomes by connecting ground-level stakeholders with government. In order for these goals to be met, however, participants must have meaningful influence and opportunities for voice. Using national survey data from Continuums of Care (CoCs) mandated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, this article investigates what structural characteristics of collaborative governance networks are related to promoting stakeholder inclusion and voice through policy advocacy involvement. Specifically, it investigates which network characteristics are associated with (1) the frequency of advocacy involvement by the network, (2) providers' engagement in and influence over that advocacy, and (3) the CoC having stronger relationships with policy makers. Findings show significant relationships between greater network capacity and network advocacy, and between network governance structure and provider engagement and influence in that advocacy. Networks have stronger relationships with policy makers when providers are more engaged, providers have more influence, network capacity is higher, and direct advocacy tactics are used.