The administrative impact of international municipal cooperation on Canadian cities and towns: an assessment
By: Hewitt, W.E.
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ArticlePublisher: 1999Description: p.312-30.Subject(s): Local government - Canada | Local government
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Canadian Public AdministrationSummary: In recent years, Canadian cities and towns have become increasingly involved in international cooperation projects with partner municipalities located in other parts of the developing world. For the most part, as a number of studies have shown, such initiatives have brought real benefits to municipalities in developing areas in terms of improved structures of local governance, facilities and services to citizens. At the same time, the literature has much less to say about the impact of such involvement on "donor" municipalities in Canada or elsewhere. This is especially true of the possible negative consequences of international participation for municipal administrations and especially for the employees involved. Using a case study approach, this study provides in-depth examination of two exchanges, involving the municipalities of Kitimat (B.C.) and Charlesbourg (Quebec), in order to explore more fully this aspect of international cooperation. While in both cases the advantages of international municipal cooperation projects for the Canadian cities involved are apparent, equally evident are a range of deleterious effects directly affecting administration. By way of conclusion, the study considers a number of measures that may help mitigate such effects. - Reproduced
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Indian Institute of Public Administration | Volume no: 42, Issue no: 3 | Available | AR45990 |
In recent years, Canadian cities and towns have become increasingly involved in international cooperation projects with partner municipalities located in other parts of the developing world. For the most part, as a number of studies have shown, such initiatives have brought real benefits to municipalities in developing areas in terms of improved structures of local governance, facilities and services to citizens. At the same time, the literature has much less to say about the impact of such involvement on "donor" municipalities in Canada or elsewhere. This is especially true of the possible negative consequences of international participation for municipal administrations and especially for the employees involved. Using a case study approach, this study provides in-depth examination of two exchanges, involving the municipalities of Kitimat (B.C.) and Charlesbourg (Quebec), in order to explore more fully this aspect of international cooperation. While in both cases the advantages of international municipal cooperation projects for the Canadian cities involved are apparent, equally evident are a range of deleterious effects directly affecting administration. By way of conclusion, the study considers a number of measures that may help mitigate such effects. - Reproduced
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