The “new” policy partnership: Academic researchers and government officials partnering toward social equity
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to introduce this special issue on “the ‘new’ policy partnership”.
Design/methodology/approach
The paper highlights the significance of policy‐academic partnerships and outlines the papers included in this issue.
Findings
It is important to form and maintain partnerships and collaborations with new nontraditional stakeholders. One place where this is evident is in academia.
Originality/value
The special issue includes original articles that address innovative ways in which researchers and policy makers can collaborate to move policy agendas forward.
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Citation
Gatta, M. and McCabe, K.P. (2008), "The “new” policy partnership: Academic researchers and government officials partnering toward social equity", Equal Opportunities International, Vol. 27 No. 2, pp. 129-131. https://doi.org/10.1108/02610150810853451
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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