Global Public Goods Communication

Mapping Actors, Policies, and Narratives

Sónia Pedro Sebastião, Anne-Marie Cotton

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English

Springer International Publishing AG
07 June 2025

Communication studies; Comparative politics; Political structure & processes; Central government; International institutions

Series: Contributions to Public Administration and Public Policy

This book examines the critical role of communication in advancing knowledge and participation in the governance of global public goods (GPG). Central to any theory of GPG is the role of information, as raising awareness requires creating credible messages and narratives. The book highlights the importance of agency, understanding actors, their interconnections, and how they negotiate and govern GPG.

The book argues for a nuanced understanding of democracy, suggesting a broader interpretation that prioritizes public deliberation and reflection. Key premises include the necessity of institutional legitimacy, active citizen participation, structured partnerships, and transparent communication channels for sustainable development. The book underscores that communication is fundamental to change processes, sustainable citizenship, and the realization of human rights, including the right to information and freedom of expression. By doing so, it advocates for an eighteenth Sustainable Development Goal: responsible communication.

The book will appeal to students, scholars, and researchers of international relations, communication, and public policy, as well as to policy-makers and professionals at international organizations, think tanks, and NGOs seeking theoretical foundations for communication strategies and stakeholder engagement practices.

Edited by: Sónia Pedro Sebastião, Anne-Marie Cotton
Imprint: Springer International Publishing AG
Country of Publication: Switzerland
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 155mm,
ISBN: 9783031906664
ISBN 10: 3031906667
Series: Contributions to Public Administration and Public Policy
Pages: 274
Publication Date: 07 June 2025
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Sónia Pedro Sebastião is a Full Professor of Communication Sciences at the Institute of Social and Political Sciences, University of Lisbon (Portugal). She has a habilitation in strategic communication and is the Director of the Center for Public Administration and Public Policies (CAPP, ISCSP/FCT) at the University of Lisbon. Her research focuses on strategic communication, ethics, citizenship, and cultural studies. Anne-Marie Cotton is a Senior Lecturer in Public Relations and Reputation Management at Artevelde University of Applied Sciences since 1992. She is an active member of LASCO, MICA, and international scientific committees, and an honorary member of EUPRERA. Dr. Cotton frequently serves as an expert on accreditation committees in the Netherlands and Belgium. She is also the Managing Director of the journal Sciencia Paedagogica Experimentalis. Her research focuses on the institutionalization and professionalization of communication and public and organizational diplomacy.