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The position of civil society is changing, as many traditional organizations have become dependent on governments and markets for financial resources. At the same time, new kinds of civil society are on the rise, in the shape of self-organization and social movements. These new players challenge the position both of government, of traditional civil society and of relevant institutions. Simultaneously, citizens are taking on new roles in relation to both government and civil society. They start acting as co-producers, participating in the design, production and evaluating of public services. The question is how governments and administrations are able to cope with these new developments.
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Verschuere, B., Brandsen, T., Johnston, K. (2019). Civil Society and Citizens: From the Margins to the Heart of Public Administration Research. In: Ongaro, E. (eds) Public Administration in Europe. Governance and Public Management. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-92856-2_18
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