协作中的治理能力建设：行动研究

This lecture examines the efficacy of action research as a methodology for enhancing governing capacity within a collaborative governance framework. By engaging in an iterative cycle of "issue-research-action," I explore how academics can drive systematic policy reform. Through the lens of multi-sectoral networks, I analyze the evolving role of government—shifting from a sole provider to a network designer, coordinator, and monitor. Using the Greater Bay Area (GBA) cross-border elderly care as a case study, I demonstrate how academic intervention bridges the gap between theory and real-world application, exemplified by the integration of research-driven strategies into government policy. I propose a three-pillar "Blueprint" for institutional change in the GBA elderly care policy reform: establishing authoritative data platforms, fostering collaborative governance ecosystems, and developing multi-layered service systems. I show that action research is an essential tool for public administration, enabling scholars to overcome institutional obstacles through solution-driven collaboration with policymakers.