Network analysis of local territorial systems in the Salento region, Italy

Journal title RIVISTA DI STUDI SULLA SOSTENIBILITA'
Author/s Gianluigi Guido, Christian Rizzo, M. Irene Prete, Annamaria Cazzarò, Giovanni Pino
Publishing Year 2016 Issue 2016/1
Language English Pages 19 P. 83-101 File size 347 KB
DOI 10.3280/RISS2016-001008
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In the past few decades, the development of organizational theories has been followed by a growing interest in the concept of network. This study examines the level of interconnectedness and relational power of stakeholders of four Local Territorial Systems (LTSs) localized in the province of Lecce, the so-called Salento region (South Italy), as well as the dominant rationality of each LTS, in order to get significant information about the distribution of decision-making power among stakeholders. Results revealed that the observed LTSs are characterized by a systemic rationality, and hence the decision-making power is homogeneously distributed among network members. Policy implications for sustainable development are discussed, as well as limitations and avenues for future research.

Keywords: Dominant rationality, local territorial systems, social network analysis, local governance

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Gianluigi Guido, Christian Rizzo, M. Irene Prete, Annamaria Cazzarò, Giovanni Pino, Network analysis of local territorial systems in the Salento region, Italy in "RIVISTA DI STUDI SULLA SOSTENIBILITA'" 1/2016, pp 83-101, DOI: 10.3280/RISS2016-001008