THE COLLECTIVE TERRITORIAL INTEREST, A NEW PARADIGM FOR TERRITORIAL PUBLIC ACTION?

Abstract

The segmentation of the public interest through the specialisation of the powers of local authorities has made public action more complex. The concept of collective territorial interest could be an interesting way of collectively reorganising the ways in which public institutions act. The territorial collective interest is based on the idea of a new conception of the territory, seen as dynamic and evolving. It is based on cooperation between all the public and private players in the area. It is organised around open, collaborative governance and is formally embodied in a regional project co-constructed with civil society. More than just the sum of local public interests, it would give new meaning to the actions of local authorities and improve their effectiveness in meeting the needs of local residents and stakeholders