Multi Level Governance: Power and Policy in a Networked World

In our interconnected world, decision-making involves a complex interplay among local, national, and supranational actors. "Multi-Level Governance" delves into this critical concept within Political Science.

Demystifying Multi-Level Governance:

- Chapter 1: Defines multi-level governance and its core principles.
- Chapter 2: Examines Europe's context as a prime example.
- Chapter 3: Explores the European Committee of the Regions and its role.
- Chapter 4: Analyzes supranational unions and their policy influence.
- Chapter 5: Looks into the political dynamics within the EU.

From Policy to Practice:

- Chapter 6: Discusses paradiplomacy and cities in international relations.
- Chapter 7: Tackles climate change through multi-level governance.
- Chapter 8: Reviews the Cities for Climate Protection program.
- Chapter 9: Examines the territorialization of carbon governance.
- Chapter 10: Addresses the politicization of multi-level governance.

Understanding the Big Picture:

- Chapter 11: Introduces neofunctionalism as a theoretical framework.
- Chapter 12: Showcases the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe.
- Chapter 13: Explores regional integration and its governance links.
- Chapter 14: Examines the Council of European Municipalities and Regions.
- Chapter 15: Analyzes cross-border governance challenges and opportunities.

Expanding the Scope:

- Chapter 16: Looks at the global organization United Cities and Local Governments.
- Chapter 17: Introduces UNU-CRIS, a UN research institute on regionalization.
- Chapter 18: Provides an example of soil governance.
- Chapter 19 & 20: Profiles scholars Gary Marks and Liesbet Hooghe.
- Chapter 21: Presents a case study on Greece's Kallikratis Programme.

"Multi-Level Governance" offers insights and answers to pressing public questions, empowering professionals, students, and anyone curious about political decision-making.