PUBLIC–PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS AND INNOVATIVE COOPERATION: SOME LESSONS FROM TAIWAN DRUG ABUSE POLICY
Chih-Pei Hu
Assistant Professor, Department of Public Administration, Chung Hua University, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
Yan-Yi Chang
Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Public Administration,
Chung Hua University, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
Chen-Kuo Shih*
Assistant Professor, Department of Public Administration, Chung Hua University, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
Li-Wei Chan
Assistant Professor by Contract, Department of Public Administration,
Tamkang University, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
Abstract
This study firstly reviews the significance and development of the relevant Public-Private Partnerships. Research methods of this paper use focus groups discussion, secondary data analysis, and qualitative depth interviews to try to clarify and analyze the current localization strategy of Hsinchu County. In this paper, we establish a preliminary public-private collaborative drug prevention strategy. Research findings were as follows. More private sector and non-profit sector is needed. There is a need to improve medical treatment, employment rate, and cooperation between Hsinchu County's District Prosecution and hospitals. Finally, this study considers that Hsinchu County has the initial appearance of public-private cooperation for anti-drug policy.
Keywords: drug abuser, drug abuse policy, local governance, public-private
cooperation