Public-private partnerships for innovation and export development
Subtitle: the Irish model of development
By: David O'Donovan
Contributors: United Nations. Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean. División de Comercio Internacional e Integración
Series: Serie Comercio internacional -- 96; Série Comércio internacional -- 96.
Publisher: CEPAL; United Nations Publications
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Santiago, Chile
Language: eng
Number of pages: 61
ISBN-13: 9789211217230
Subjects: Public-private sector cooperation; Foreign trade promotion; Export marketing
Description: The social partnership process is acknowledged by most independent observers as an important cornerstone underpinning the rapid economic growth of Ireland. It is seen as a virtuous circle in the economy between government, employers, labor, farmers and voluntary groups encompassing pay, profitability, investment, employment and tax reform. It means that all groups in Irish society have a stakeholding in economic and social progress and in the strengthening of social cohesion. The real secret behind the success of the Irish social partnership model can be summarized in one phrase - a shared understanding characterized by a problem-solving approach designed to achieve consensus.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 57-59)
Table of contents: title: The remarkable economic transformation of Ireland; title: The critical importance of the social partnership approach in Ireland; title: A proactive state apparatus; title: "First principles" of success; title: Conclusions.