The term 'wicked problems' is today widely used in the sustainability literature, but there is
no consensus on its theoretical underpinnings or its utility for research. This paper reports on …

Systems theory has been challenged in the recent literature due to its perceived
disconnection from today's research and practice demands. Moving away from the …

This is an open access book. This book offers the first overview of the 'wicked problems'
literature, often seen as complex, open-ended, and intractable, with both the nature of the …

This paper introduces the reader to a special issue focused on Collaborative Governance
implementation. The purpose of this symposium is to advance our understanding of the …

Rittel and Webber boldly challenged the conventional assumption that 'scientific'approaches
to social policy and planning provide the most reliable guidance for practitioners and …

Evidence-based policymaking (EBP) contends that policy decisions are successful when
informed by evidence. However, where policy problems are “wicked”(systemic, ambiguous …

We need new governance solutions to help us improve public policies and services, solve
complex societal problems, strengthen social communities and reinvigorate democracy. By …

This essay suggests changes to the theory of public value and, in particular, the strategic
triangle framework, in order to adapt it to an emerging world where policy makers and …

This introduction to the symposium on “Robust politics and governance in turbulent times”;
examines how different governance paradigms have conceptualized the relationship …

Wicked problems in public policy debates and governmental decision-making are
characterised by deep conflicts about the nature of the problem and appropriate solutions …