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Co-production and Third Sector Social Services in Europe: Some Concepts and Evidence

Abstract  

The third sector is poised to play a leading role in public sector innovations in the twenty-first century. The third sector
can enhance, facilitate, and promote greater citizen participation in the determination, provision, and governance of social
services through co-production. This article explores some crucial conceptual issues related to the co-production of public
services and the role of the third sector. It also provides some brief empirical evidence of the potential of the third sector,
not merely as a service provider, but also as a facilitator of the re-democratization of the European welfare state. Here,
collective action and third sector provision are crucial for distinguishing between co-production heavy and light. The conclusion
focuses on the ability of the public, third, and for-profit sectors to embrace greater citizen participation and co-production.

  • Content Type Journal Article
  • Category Original Paper
  • Pages 1-17
  • DOI 10.1007/s11266-012-9308-7
  • Authors
    • Victor Pestoff, Ersta Skondal University College Institute for Civil Society Studies, Stockholm, Sweden
    • Journal Voluntas: International Journal of Voluntary and Nonprofit Organizations
    • Online ISSN 1573-7888
    • Print ISSN 0957-8765
Posted in: Journal Article Abstracts on 07/22/2012 | Link to this post on IFP |
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