Asthana, S., Richardson, S. and Halliday, J. (2002). Partnership working in public policy provision: A framework for evaluation. Social Policy & Administration, 36(7), 780-795.
Because the theoretical benefits of public policy partnerships have been widely accepted, but have not been explained in practical, real-world terms, the authors discuss the development and implementation of strategies for establishing, strengthening, and sustaining local partnerships. A conceptual framework for the evaluation of partnership working is presented in relation to Heath Action Zones (HAZ) in the United Kingdom. A primary purpose of this framework is to heighten stakeholders’ awareness and recognition concerning the broad range of issues that are associated with partnership working. Another main purpose is to outline a framework that may serve as a tool for facilitating clear thinking.
Baker, E.L., Jr. and Koplan, J.P. (2002). Strengthening the nation’s public health infrastructure: Historic challenge, unprecedented opportunity. Health Affairs, 21(6), 15-27.
A review of the 1990s American public health infrastructure was conducted to discuss its progress and identify future challenges and opportunities in relation to recent terrorist activities. The authors focus on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the related national leadership roles, such as in partnership with national organizations, and supporting research-methods development on the public health system. More specifically, the CDC’s Health Alert Network initiative has four major focus areas that include linking community partners, and developing knowledge management systems. They determined that new partnerships must be developed to increase collaboration at the national and state levels.