Clement J, Esposito G, Crutzen N. Municipal Pathways in Response to COVID-19: A Strategic Management Perspective on Local Public Administration Resilience.
Adm Soc 2023;
55:3-29. [PMID:
36606211 PMCID:
PMC9716190 DOI:
10.1177/00953997221100382]
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Abstract
This paper aims to understand the different resilience pathways local governments may take during moments of crisis, specifically focusing on the COVID-19 pandemic. Through survey responses from local administrations in Wallonia, Belgium, we consider how varied contexts led to different strategic resilience pathways. These pathways range from static (i.e., no strategy) to innovative change. Our findings highlight that digital technology solutions may play a role in supporting resilience across the different pathways. Therefore, we adapt strategic public management literature to suggest propositions for future research to test the specific role that digital technologies play in supporting resilience within local administrations.
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