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September 30, 2024

The ‘world’s mayor’ – how Michael Bloomberg uses philanthropy to change the way cities are run

Tom Baker, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau; Alistair Sisson, Macquarie University; Laura Goh, University of Sydney; Pauline McGuirk, University of Wollongong, and Sophia Maalsen, University of Sydney

The increasing influence of Bloomberg Philanthropies on cash-strapped city governments raises questions about the reliability of philanthropy over the long term – and its democratic legitimacy.

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December 7, 2023

Creative bureaucracy is possible. Here are 3 things cities do to foster innovative local government

Pauline McGuirk, University of Wollongong; Laura Goh, University of Sydney; Robyn Dowling, University of Sydney; Sophia Maalsen, University of Sydney, and Tom Baker, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau

A study of cities around the world that are developing innovative solutions to their problems has identified three key elements of success.

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