Empirical research on policy integration: a review and new directions

Policy Sciences, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 56(1), P. 29 - 48

Published: Jan. 9, 2023

Abstract Research on policy integration has become an important part of public scholarship by analyzing how policymakers create linkages between subsystems to deal with complex problems. To develop this research program further, it is crucial know relates broader theoretical and methodological developments in the field studies. This article reviews empirical literature last 10 years focusing concepts, theories, design, methods, drawing upon a sample 413 articles. Results show no systematic patterns these four dimensions combine research. Above all, stages theories process appear be incorporated studies only very limited extent. These findings point new directions for research: (1) Striking balance conceptual richness consolidation regarding “policy integration”; (2) An increased focus evaluation integrated policies; (3) More attention actor-oriented explanatory theories; (4) The potential combining qualitative quantitative methods data analysis.

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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Understanding policy integration through an integrative capacity framework

Policy and Society, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 43(3), P. 381 - 395

Published: Aug. 10, 2024

Abstract An important aspect of policy integration is the need for policymakers to establish integrative capacity. However, very few scholars who refer this concept have explained what capacity and aspects process focus on that In paper, we define introduce an “integrative framework” outlines key components required by public agencies progress integration. Drawing existing literature, apply three dimensions policy—the process, program, politics—to identify where can occur. Within those dimensions, four conditions impact integration: coordination coherence; accountability, transparency, legitimacy; resourcing adequate institutional architecture. We argue unpacking concept, utilize framework elements be addressed increase likelihood success.

Language: Английский

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Biodiversity Policy Integration at the sub-national level: Insights from the German Länder in the context of sub-national biodiversity strategies and action plans

Journal of Environmental Policy & Planning, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 14

Published: Jan. 20, 2025

Language: Английский

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Advancing climate change and tourism policymaking in the Pacific Islands

Asia Pacific Journal of Tourism Research, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 17

Published: Jan. 31, 2025

Language: Английский

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Integrative Approaches to Interconnected Environmental Challenges: How Institutional Factors Influence Cross-Sector Integration in Dutch Rural Areas

Environmental Management, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 7, 2025

Environmental challenges are increasingly often interconnected. Yet, they commonly addressed separately, which might result in inefficiencies and missed opportunities. While it is widely acknowledged that integrative solutions can bring co-benefits synergetic outcomes for different sectors, empirical studies systematically explore cross-sector integration at the operational level rare. Drawing from two case with a high potential reducing environmental impacts of energy production agriculture while restoring nature Dutch rural context, this exploratory study aims to provide an improved understanding institutional factors influence fulfillment areas. To understand how outcomes, we use rules guide actions interactions among actors Institutional Analysis Development (IAD) framework. Our analysis shows not fully recognized realized Key hamper diverging perceptions desired (scope rule), exclusion important decision-making (position imbalances sharing costs benefits (payoff rule). We conclude agreement on between necessary potential.

Language: Английский

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Policy Integration for Overcoming Fragmented Government Action in South Africa: The Case of the National Policy on Food and Nutrition Security

Politics &amp Policy, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 53(1)

Published: Feb. 1, 2025

ABSTRACT In South Africa, as globally, scholars in public policy, administration, and governance have acknowledged the necessity of integrated policy approaches to address complex, cross‐sectoral, multilevel government issues. However, complex problems fragmented structures actions hinder effective implementation governance. Despite potential integration overcome these challenges, there has been little focus on concept African literature, which is widespread official speeches documents by government—a scholarship‐practice mismatch. Using case National Policy Food Security Nutrition Security, persistent action was demonstrated using a analytical framework. The policy's ineffectiveness stems from lack coordination, decisional platforms, stakeholder participation, with implications for This article provides theoretical practical insights improving making, integration, decision governance, suggests research areas Public Administration scholarship. Related Articles Asare‐Nuamah, P., A. Amoah, S. Asongu. 2023. “Achieving Ghana: Does Governance Matter?” Politics & 51, no. 4: 614–635. https://doi.org/10.1111/polp.12540 . Djeufack Dongmo, A., D. Avom. 2024. “Urbanization, Civil Conflict, Severity Insecurity Africa.” 52, 1: 140–168. https://doi.org/10.1111/polp.12572 Oehmke, J. F., L. Young, G. Bahiigwa, B. Keizire, Post. 2018. “The Behavioral‐Economics Basis Mutual Accountability Achieve Security.” 46, 32–57. https://doi.org/10.1111/polp.12244

Language: Английский

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Policymaking integration, policy coherence, and whole-of-government approaches: a qualitative systematic review of advice for policymakers

Open Research Europe, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 5, P. 75 - 75

Published: March 21, 2025

Background The pursuit of policymaking integration and policy coherence represents the ultimate gap between aspiration reality. Policy processes are too fragmented to produce coherent policies address complex problems. Whole-of-government joined-up-government popular buzzwords that struggle for meaning traction. How can policymakers researchers this problem? I searched multiple academic literatures advice on via integration. Methods A qualitative systematic review 705 journal articles identified in two reviews ‘whole-of-government joined-up government’ (WG/JUG, 340) ‘policy integration’ (PI, 413), snowballed texts grey (65) (net total 770). each text how foster service coherence. used an immersive inductive approach, theory insights, identify common themes. Results Most accounts describe aspirations Few substantive progress. literature describes requirements inevitable or routine barriers. This comparison barriers facilitators helps inform a realistic combine managed expectations practical advice. Conclusions Five themes connect limited Explain what means, since rhetorical commitment means nothing. Identify your rationale, model, change. Engage with trade-offs top-down bottom-up conceptions why has advantages over reasonable alternative, such as specialisation. Learn about from studies success failure. These lessons help clarify aims, them government business, ensure capacity deliver. If seems obvious, we should reflect its lack traction when governments willingness ability follow it.

Language: Английский

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Towardspolicy Mixes Formulation to Support Green Transitions in Rural Areas: Amethodological Approach

Sustainable Development, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 10, 2025

ABSTRACT Rural areas are crucial for green transitions, due to their resource‐based economies and extensive scope, covering over 80% of EU territory housing 30% the population. Achieving sustainability in rural is complex, given multiple socio‐stechnical factors involved. This highlights need a comprehensive ‘policy mix’ that goes beyond myopic decisions focused on isolated issues instead embraces long‐term perspective resource management. The study aims propose an innovative methodological approach design policy mix support transitions areas, using Local Action Group (LAG) as case study. integrates participatory techniques involving experts LAG member farmers, two multi‐criteria decision‐making methods—namely fuzzy level‐based weight assessment (LBWA) new combined compromise solution (CoCoSo). stakeholders adopting biomass centre reuse agricultural waste. LBWA CoCoSo methods then identified best address barriers facilitate innovation's implementation.

Language: Английский

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Assessing environmental policy coherence in Pakistan: implications for the sustainability of belt and road initiative's China-Pakistan economic corridor Plan (2017-2030)

Journal of Environmental Policy & Planning, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 26

Published: April 14, 2025

Language: Английский

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