Public Administration Review· 2012Q1
A Framework for Assessing Power in Collaborative Governance Processes
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A new framework assesses power in collaborative governance by analyzing authority, resources, and discursive legitimacy across participants, process design, and content.
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Key points
- Power in collaborative governance stems from authority, resources, and discursive legitimacy.
- Power is exercised through participants, process design, and the content of discussions.
- A multidimensional definition of power is crucial for effective collaborative governance.
- The framework aids in managing power imbalances and enhancing full participation.
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Abstract
The growing use of collaborative methods of governance raises concerns about the relative power of participants in such processes and the potential for exclusion or domination of some parties. This research offers a framework for assessing power that considers authority, resources, and discursive legitimacy as sources of power and considers the participants, the process design, and the content of collaborative governance processes as arenas for power use. A case study of a collaborative governance process is presented and analyzed using the power framework. Implications for the design of collaborative governance processes are discussed, including the benefits of a multidimensional definition of power, tools for managing power imbalances among participants, and strategies that participants can use to participate more fully in collaborative governance processes.
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Field: Public Administration
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