Collaborative Governance: Concept and Application in Public Management

Abstract

Background and Aims: Collaborative governance concept is a new form of relationship management between public sector and societal sector, who were affected and involved in decision making process. This article aims to study (1) the background of the collaborative governance concept (2) the difference between the collaborative governance concept and other concept of collaboration and (3) the application of the collaborative governance concept in Thailand

Methodology: This article is academic research, based on document analysis of collaborative governance concept. The collected information is analyzed according to defined objectives to provide insights into the significance of the collaborative governance concept and its implication for public management in Thailand.

Results: The results of this article found (1) the collaborative governance concept enhances collaboration between public sector and societal sector by fostering openness in thinking and decision making to address issues that impact society (2) collaborative governance concept study the shared benefits among all parties, ensuring stakeholders participate equally in public issues and work toward building common consensus. And (3) Office of the Public Sector Development Commission applied collaborative governance as a mechanism to develop a government system through setting issues of collaborative governance in government administration development strategy and fostering collaboration, engaging citizens as active participants in decision making process.

Conclusion: Collaborative governance is a flexible and open concept, where the public sector facilitates collaboration and fosters citizen’s awareness of partnership in addressing important public issues. This aims to reduce conflict and share mutual benefits.