Book
Research Handbook on Public Affairs Connecting Evidence and Strategy
In this Research Handbook, Arco Timmermans brings together experts to explore the field of public affairs, its challenges, and its relationship with democracy and an open society.
- Author
- Arco Timmermans
- Date
- 21 May 2024
- Links
- The book can be purchased here
The book covers the origins of public affairs, its development as a profession, and its wider context, from organisational settings to societal influences. Contributors examine the evidence base for public affairs practices, key competencies in the field, and ethical questions, particularly around lobbying and the public interest. The Handbook also looks ahead, proposing ways to strengthen and adapt the field for the future.