Global Literature Trend on Collaborative Governance (Scientometric Analysis in the Social Sciences Discipline)

Collaborative governance (CG) is a framework considered appropriate for every entity, especially the government, to overcome various problems in public services that feel suffocating. CG grows yearly; empirical and theoretical perspectives have been discussed, but some still need highlight their terms. Therefore, this paper aimed map collaborative research, particularly social science. The Scopus database was used literature, 386 articles were yielded. Furthermore, VOSViewer software visualize thematic data synthesis. This study found significant evolution during two decades studies reported several essential issues. Ansell, C., published most articles, Meijer & Bolvar (2016) received citations, C. Torfing, J authors with active networks. Additionally, Roskilde Universitet top affiliation work. USA had robust international research collaboration network, Sustainability Switzerland papers CG’s study). Likewise, frequent co-occurrences of keywords “collaborative governance”, “governance approach”, “water Management”, “stakeholders”, “decision making”, “participatory approach”. Another point, there five distinguished themes selected; “food security”, “smart city”, “technology", “biodiversity”, “sustainable development”.