Foreign Practices of Interaction between Government Bodies and Public Organizations: the Experience of the USA
Cooperation between government agencies and civil society organizations is a dynamic and multifaceted relationship that plays a crucial role in modern governance, social welfare and political innovation. Through the analysis of various international models, including the experience of the United States, the European Union, Scandinavia, Canada, and Australia, it becomes clear that such partnerships are an integral part of solving complex social problems. These collaborations are built on the premise that no single sector - government, business or civil society - can fully address the increasingly complex challenges facing modern society. By leveraging the unique strengths of each sector, governments and civil society organizations can work together to create more comprehensive solutions. One of the most important benefits of government-CSO collaboration is the increased effectiveness of government programs. CSOs often have deep ties to local communities and are well positioned to understand and respond to needs. Their proximity to society allows them to propose tailored interventions that can complement broader government initiatives. In cases such as the United States, where federal and state governments have partnered with CSOs on health and social service programs, this community expertise has proven essential to creating more relevant and effective public services.
Authors
- Iryna Kiyanka (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3100-7796)
- Ihor Mykush
- Yuriy Pempus
Institutions
- Lviv University (UA)
- Lviv Polytechnic National University (UA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Mediaforum Analytics Forecasts Information Management
- Published
- 2025-06-30
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.31861/mediaforum.2025.16.270-281
- Primary Topic
- Public-Private Partnership Projects
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00