This authoritative book examines the complex interplay between government, business, and civil society through the lens of public policy. It analyzes the role of hybridity in policy formation and diffusion, drawing on in-depth theoretical discussions alongside diverse case studies.Leading experts delve into the way public policies and agencies, private businesses, and local communities collaborate to work towards policy design, the governance of organizations, and mechanisms for value creation. Showcasing empirical examples from across Asia, Australia, Europe, and the Americas, chapters consider hybridity as a part of policy formation, as well as policies as a medium to govern hybridity. They highlight emerging opportunities and complexities in sectors such as health, security, and sustainability, ultimately emphasizing the importance of understanding hybridity in order to tackle the challenges and pressing social problems of the future.Public Policies for Hybrid Governance is a crucial resource for students and scholars of regulation and governance, public policy, public administration, and management. Its novel recommendations will also benefit policymakers, public organizations, public sector training institutions, social enterprises and business firms with a purpose.
