Pathways to policy integration: a subsystem approach

Policy Sciences, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 56(1), P. 9 - 27

Published: Nov. 26, 2022

Researchers in public policy and administration agree that integration is a process. Nevertheless, scholars have given limited attention to political aspects facilitate or impede integration. This paper aims at filling gap, by looking how different theories of the process can help explaining as shaped subsystems. By building on insights from process, we develop pathways regarding adoption implementation account for politicization role actors subsystems Our main argument permanent tension with sectoral logic policymaking, which predominantly happens between Policy is, thus, not single moment when those tensions are solved once all, but requires deliberate efforts overcome pull toward sector-specific problem definition, implementation, evaluation.

Language: Английский

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Building blocks of polycentric governance

Policy Studies Journal, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 51(3), P. 475 - 499

Published: Jan. 23, 2023

Abstract Success or failure of a polycentric system is function complex political and social processes, such as coordination between actors venues to solve specialized policy problems. Yet there currently no accepted method for isolating distinct processes coordination, nor understand how their variance affects governance performance. We develop test building‐blocks approach that uses different patterns “motifs” measuring comparing longitudinally on Australia's Great Barrier Reef. Our confirms comprises an evolving substrate interdependent over time. However, while issue specialization actor participation can be improved through the mobilization venues, strategy also fragment overall capacity resolve conflict adapt new A advances understanding practice by enabling sharper diagnosis internal dynamics in environmental systems.

Language: Английский

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Policy integration in urban policies as multi-level policy mixes

Policy Sciences, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 6, 2025

Abstract This paper analyses policy integration in the field of urban policies. Specifically, framework on sustainable development promoted by various international organisations is analysed as an exemplar combining multi-sectoriality its substantive dimension (policy goals different subsystems) and procedural (integration between actions across subsystems involved). It assumed that policies often take form multi-level mixes, involves a process collective action subsystems. Based literature actor-centred institutionalism frameworks, it postulated absence clear indications about integrated strategy capacities frame, dilemmas this entails local projects will prevail, reducing possibility integration. The implementation European Union's cohesion Spain 1994 2013 total 82 projects, where central element but understood multi-sectorial objectives rather than complementarity Empirical results show high level diversity sectors very low integration; specifically, curvilinear pattern relationship these two aspects. highlight need to include instruments frame address implies, especially if calls for broad agenda

Language: Английский

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The Effect of Perceived Organizational and Supervisory Support on Employee Engagement During COVID-19 Crises: Mediating Effect of Work-Life Balance Policy

Public Personnel Management, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 52(3), P. 401 - 428

Published: May 9, 2023

This article examines how organizational and supervisory supports, directly indirectly, impact employee engagement in U.S. federal agencies during the COVID-19 pandemic. study applies two analysis models for different sample groups: workers who were required to be physically present at a worksite pandemic those not do so. Drawing from sampling frame comprised of “permanently employed, non-political, non-seasonal, full- or part-time employees” pay status as October 2019, findings Federal Employment Viewpoint Survey 2020 indicate that supports regardless employees’ work arrangements. However, is increased by actively encourage employees use conventional incentives such work–life balance policies. At level, this suggests need redesign strategies motivate public agents engage agency’s mission because systemic support may ineffective currently designed. Overall, sheds more light on existing studies human resource management examining according arrangements

Language: Английский

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Belgium, Public Policy in

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

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Networking strategies for coordinating interdependent policy issues: A motif approach

Policy Studies Journal, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 23, 2025

Abstract Complex societal challenges, such as climate change and environmental degradation, are encumbered by numerous interdependences across different policy issues. Coordination of interdependent issues is thus critical. However, coordination challenges persist, partly because coordinating among actors often involves high costs. While network governance literature advocates for management strategies that steer the between actors, little known about what specific can stimulate emergence collaborative relationships suitable To address this gap, we develop a typology four operationalized motifs. We present simulation modeling approach using Exponential Random Graph Models to evaluate if identified facilitate actor demonstrate method on empirical data from water in Sweden. Results show enhanced shared responsibilities, efforts broaden expertise, consideration issue interdependencies search collaborators. less support effective through manager. Taken together, paper contributes both theoretical methodological developments relevant evaluating progress improving interventions.

Language: Английский

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Paving the path to urban flood resilience by overcoming barriers: A novel grey structure analysis approach

Sustainable Cities and Society, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 106187 - 106187

Published: Feb. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Sustainable Local Development: Consolidated Framework for Cross-Sectoral Cooperation via a Systematic Approach

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 14(11), P. 6601 - 6601

Published: May 27, 2022

Cross-sectoral cooperation (CSC) has gained recognition as the key to achieving sustainable development goals within a locality. However, existing studies focused on local (SLD) initiatives resulting from CSC remain sparse. This article aims review CSC–SLD literature, using Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) method. Research questions were constructed PICOC (population, intervention, comparison, outcomes, context) structure. The identification of scientific works occurred through search relevant keywords, which resulted in final set 38 peer-reviewed manuscripts, 1994 2021. First, main driving forces adopting CSC, achieve SLD, are dispersed at multiple levels, captured contextualised into micro-, meso-, macro- mega-framework. Second, salient aspects addressed literature effective implementation identified classified approaches, governance, structure, actors, psychological social aspects, experiences themes. consolidated guiding principles framework implementing pursue SLD. Additionally, use theories different was discussed. study informs practitioners, policy-makers, researchers fundamentals that need be considered when planning, designing, interventions

Language: Английский

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Conceptualizing and evaluating the role of a data platform as an entry-point for strengthening flood risk governance in Canada

International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 103, P. 104297 - 104297

Published: Feb. 8, 2024

Only 18% of global flood losses experienced between 2011 and 2021 were insured. Governments are increasingly examining ways to transfer financial risks the private insurance market. Flood is widely recognized as an effective risk-transfer mechanism that helps societies efficiently recover from sudden unexpected losses. However, often unavailable high-risk properties via Insurers assert access better model data sustained investment in damage prevention can foster availability affordability be more precisely evaluated fewer damages result flooding. This paper presents a conceptual framework for platform designed reduce manage number uninsurable through public-private data-sharing. Drawing on survey results municipalities companies, it assesses whether has role play Canada. The study entailed participation municipal officials representing 59 Canadian cities, professionals 7 companies. Findings confirm there appetite both sectors engage cross-sector data-sharing perceived tool could establish new forms collaboration lead changes areas. Other countries experiencing challenges with benefit testing viability their context.

Language: Английский

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A global review of urban blue-green planning tools

Land Use Policy, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 140, P. 107093 - 107093

Published: Feb. 14, 2024

State, city and local governments use environmental planning policies to guide development outcomes. Their operate within an increasingly complex regulatory environment have proliferated as they seek address past, present, emerging land challenges shifting socio-ecological expectations. The of integrated urban water (blue) biodiversity (green) represents example policy alignment reduce duplication administrative costs, recognise the complementary benefits changes. This paper presents a review 12 blue-green policies, tracking their evolution comparing five shared categories: vegetation, green infrastructure, surface treatments, water, habitat. Results indicate that most emphasis on increasing vegetation cover. Policies been in place for longer are more likely be mandatory requirements assessment process. Newer those focused specific precincts, tend discretionary take guidance approach. When each viewed over time, fall into one two evolutionary pathways. first group has maintained relatively small number controls or attributes, similar established by Berlin's Biotope Area Factor tool. others significantly increased attributes used, providing greater choice how landscaping can implemented, so doing complexity. relative weighting vary, reflecting prevailing systems priorities city. Overall, demonstrates combining achieve mutually beneficial blue They also represent examples integration.

Language: Английский

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