A Conceptual Framework of Collaborative Governance for Enhancing Revenue Management in Municipalities in Northeastern Thailand: Systematic Literature Review and Conceptual Synthesis
Keywords:
collaborative governance, local fiscal, non-tax revenueAbstract
This article aims to develop a conceptual framework for collaborative governance to enhance revenue management in municipalities in Northeastern Thailand. The focus is on non-tax revenue, which is characterized by its flexibility and potential for development through cooperation among various sectors—namely the public sector, private sector, and civil society. The framework is constructed by integrating two main approaches to collaborative governance: Ansell and Gash’s model, which emphasizes structural conditions and consensus-based processes; and Emerson et al.’s model, which focuses on the institutional dynamics of collaborative systems. These theoretical approaches are linked with the concept of local fiscal governance to create an integrated framework. The proposed conceptual framework highlights how cross-sector collaboration can support the mobilization and management of non-tax revenue at the municipal level. It also suggests that successful implementation requires attention to enabling conditions, including leadership, shared motivation, and institutional arrangements. The framework is designed to assist local governments in adapting their revenue strategies to address contemporary challenges in a decentralized environment. Key enabling conditions synthesized from the review include institutional leadership, trust and transparency, open communication, shared purpose, collaborative learning, and appropriate institutional arrangements.
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