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100			_aGilsing, Rob
245			_aIntergovernmental relations and the effectiveness of local governance: the case of Dutch youth policy
260			_c2007
300			_ap.45-64.
362			_aMar
520			_aIn the Netherlands, national government sets the frameworks for youth policy, while local government should play a crucial role in realizing national goals. Local government is supposed to be better equipped for realizing effective policies. Yet national government tries to influence local policies. Furthermore, local government's role in general has changed significantly because of the shift towards governance. The questions raised are whether local government is capable of pursuing effective governance in youth policies and how national policies affect the governance role of local government. These questions are answered by an extensive examination of youth policy in 72 municipalities and by assessing national policy on its possible impact. The results suggest that national policy strongly affects local youth policy, both by setting the agenda as well as by frustrating local governance. Diffuse defined responsibilities and strong mutual dependencies create a complex interwoven policy arena that impedes effective policies. - Reproduced.
650			_aYouth
650			_aLocal government
650			_aIntergovernmental relations
773			_aInternational Review of Administrative Sciences
908			_aN
909			_a73806
999			_c73806 _d73806