1. Innovation in Governance
Global Public Policy Project
Innovation in Governance
The role of global public policy networks
Thorsten Benner and Jan Martin Witte
UNED Forum “A Framework for Multistakeholder Processes”
BP Amoco Conference Facilities
New York, April 28-29, 2001

2. Global Public Policy - Outline
Global Public Policy - Outline
I. Properties and Functions of Networks.
II. Management Principles of Networks.
III. Key Challenges for Advancing the Global Public Policy Agenda.

3. Global Public Policy Networks - The Context
Transformation of governance
multi-level
multi-sectoral
Networked Governance

4. Global Public Policy Networks internalize the changing environment.
Global Public Policy Networks internalize the changing environment.
Networks take advantage of technological innovation and political liberalization.
Networks pull diverse groups and resources together.
Networks address issues that no group can resolve by itself.
‘Strength of Weak Ties’

5. Key functions of networks
Key functions of networks
Networks facilitate the negotiation and setting of global standards.
Networks serve as mechanisms for developing and disseminating knowledge.
Networks make markets where they are lacking, and deepen them where they do not fulfill their potential.
Networks serve as innovative implementation mechanisms.
Networks create trust and help to close the participatory gap.

6. Management Principles of Networks.
Management Principles of Networks.
Getting the network up and running requires personal and institutional leadership.
Balancing adequate consultation with delivery is key to success ”structured informality”
Multisectoral Cooperation requires substantial organizational change.
Meeting the dual challenge of inclusion (local-global & North/South) is imperative to ensure legitimacy and sustainability.

7. From Vision to Practice
From Vision to Practice
Create ‘best practice’ focal point and promote social entrepreneurship
Improve ‘interface’ capacity through reform of governance structures and training programs
Tackle the dual challenge of inclusion
local-global
North/South
Provide political leadership