Policy integration: mapping the different concepts

Policy Studies, Journal Year: 2017, Volume and Issue: 38(6), P. 553 - 570

Published: June 14, 2017

A growing number of studies have examined the collaboration actors from two or more policy domains in order to integrate aims and concerns derived one domain into another. In our literature review, we refer this empirical phenomenon as 'policy integration', exemplified by Health All Policies approach. Despite wealth on subject, scientific community only has access a portion insights that come out field research, due primarily fact integration is discussed using variety different terms, which tend be specific under investigation. To facilitate inclusive debate integration, provide comprehensive overview terminologies associated with analyse recurring themes respective strands. What motivation for policy-makers promote integration? design instruments used How does affect policy-making process? And how well perform? These are four questions guiding study.

Language: Английский

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Towards networked governance: improving interagency communication and collaboration for disaster risk management and climate change adaptation in Australia

Journal of Environmental Planning and Management, Journal Year: 2014, Volume and Issue: 58(5), P. 757 - 776

Published: March 11, 2014

Major disasters, such as bushfires or floods, place significant stress on scarce public resources. Climate change is likely to exacerbate this stress. An integrated approach disaster risk management (DRM) and climate adaptation (CCA) could reduce the by encouraging more efficient use of pooled resources expertise. A comparative analysis three extreme climate-related events that occurred in Australia between 2009 2011 indicated a strategy improve interagency communication collaboration would be key factor type policy/planning integration. These findings are accord with concepts Joined-up Government Network Governance. Five reforms proposed: developing shared policy vision; adopting multi-level planning; integrating legislation; networking organisations; establishing cooperative funding. examined reference related research literature order identify potential problems associated their implementation. The relevant for generally but particularly useful CCA DRM.

Language: Английский

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Digitalization, Street‐Level Bureaucracy and Welfare Users' Experiences

Social Policy and Administration, Journal Year: 2016, Volume and Issue: 52(1), P. 67 - 90

Published: Dec. 29, 2016

Abstract Internet/web‐based forms of communication have increasingly been implemented by welfare agencies. However, there few studies the experiences service users and consequences new technology for users. To what extent is adopted Norwegian Welfare Labour Organization (NAV) used, how do apply experience possibilities? Do screen‐to‐screen encounters replace face‐to‐face encounters, this trend affected age, gender, education or type benefit? answer these questions, we combine survey data, short‐term fieldwork in reception areas qualitative interviews with people receiving health work‐related benefits. Our study indicates that interaction general does not as many are related to screen communication. digital competence combined life circumstances appears be source a divide between

Language: Английский

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Organizing for “wicked problems” – analyzing coordination arrangements in two policy areas

International Journal of Public Sector Management, Journal Year: 2015, Volume and Issue: 28(6), P. 475 - 493

Published: Aug. 10, 2015

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to address the question coordination by comparing two recent reforms schemes in Norway: internal security and welfare administration. Both concern typically transboundary “wicked” policy problems where horizontal vertical difficult. What kind did address, what solutions were provided, can explain observed pattern? Design/methodology/approach draws on organizational theory, distinguishing between a structural-instrumental cultural-institutional perspective. A comparative case study design applied. analysis combines insights from four large research projects. Findings cases represent broad government efforts tackle when there mismatch problem structure structure. In both cases, reorganization structural changes resulted hybrid complex arrangements. administration reform tried solve tension ministerial responsibility local self-government introducing One-stop-shops. Within area security, related lacking capacity was tackled formal principle collaboration, lead agency approach network Practical implications Effective might ease wicked enhancing understanding its underlying causes, increasing probability finding agreed-upon help implementation. Enhanced communication strengthened mutual trust commitment among actors be positive outcome. However, implies dilemmas trade-offs, reformers often have balance different interests. Originality/value shows that instruments are central for handling “wicked problems”.

Language: Английский

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Conceptualizing the European multilevel administrative order: capturing variation in the European administrative system

European Political Science Review, Journal Year: 2015, Volume and Issue: 9(1), P. 73 - 94

Published: Sept. 2, 2015

Acknowledging that both analysts and practitioners face problems of meaningful categorization social order in general, the European political-administrative system particular, this article suggests a conceptual frame through which administrative may be understood. Providing such is important, because catalogue categories Union (EU) polity developed so far fails to acknowledge its dimension. Given ongoing political transformation EU implies ever more interaction between levels coordinate, manage implement policies, dimension becomes important. This thus sets out threefold agenda: First, it offers supplementary takes ‘administrative dimension’ seriously. It suggested politico-administrative organism should conceived as multilevel (MLA) consisting three dimensions: Institutional independence, integration cooptation. Second, how MLA approach differs from one main rivals – governance (MLG). Finally, some empirical illustrations value for our understanding contemporary system.

Language: Английский

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Learning from intersectoral action beyond health: a meta-narrative review

Health Policy and Planning, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 36(4), P. 552 - 571

Published: Nov. 11, 2020

Intersectoral action (ISA) is considered pivotal for achieving health and societal goals but remains difficult to achieve as it requires complex efforts, resources coordinated responses from multiple sectors organizations. While ISA in often desired, its potential can be better informed by the advanced theory-building empirical application real-world contexts political science, public administration environmental sciences. Considering importance associated challenges ISA, we have conducted a meta-narrative review, research domains of administration, health. The review aims identify theory, theoretical concepts applications these identified traditions draw learning Using multidisciplinary database SCOPUS 1996 2017, 5535 records were identified, 155 full-text articles reviewed 57 papers met our final inclusion criteria. In findings, trace roots across all domains, describing main focus motivation pursue collaborative work. literature synthesis organized around following: implementation instruments, formal mechanisms informal networks, enabling institutional environments involving interplay hardware (i.e. resources, management systems, structures) software (more specifically realms ideas, values, power); important role leaders who work boundaries promoting mobilization essential hybrid accountability mechanisms. Overall, reaffirms affirms that has both technical dimensions. addition concerns strengthening capacities providing support instruments mechanisms, future must carefully consider power inter-organizational dynamics order develop more fulsome understanding improve intersectoral initiatives, well ensure their sustainability. This also shows need continued attention emergent knowledge bases different including

Language: Английский

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Introduction: policy integration and institutional capacity: theoretical, conceptual and empirical challenges

Policy and Society, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 40(1), P. 1 - 18

Published: Jan. 2, 2021

ABSTRACT The issue of institutional capacity has received increased attention in the research on policy integration, bringing about proliferation conceptions aimed at capturing linkage between cross-sectoral aspects designs and specific attributes that governmental institutions processes should possess order to effectively formulate implement integrated policies. This article contributes reducing conceptual analytical fragmentation this field by elaborating different dimensions which compose broadly defined ‘institutional capacity’ outlining its link with integration. More specifically, our objective is threefold. First, we elaborate theoretical accounts particular regard designs, suggesting an framework unpacks through a range empirical indicators. Second, discuss analytical, challenges arise study capacities for drawing also main findings provided contributions Thematic Issue. Third, suggest some promising venues future collect number policy-relevant recommendations capacity, integration effectiveness.

Language: Английский

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Applying a Dynamic Performance Management Framework to Wicked Issues: How Coproduction Helps to Transform Young People’s Services in Surrey County Council, UK

International Journal of Public Administration, Journal Year: 2017, Volume and Issue: 40(10), P. 833 - 846

Published: Feb. 23, 2017

This article explores how a dynamic performance management (DPM) approach can give policy makers more integrated, time-related understanding of to address wicked problems successfully. The highlights an outcome-based solving has balance three very contrasting objectives stakeholders in the making process – improving service quality, quality life outcomes and conformity principles public governance. Simultaneous achievement these may not be feasible, as they form interactive system. However balancing act between them achieved by use DPM. Policy insights from this novel are illustrated through case study highly successful co-production intervention help young people with multiple disadvantages Surrey, UK. implications DPM that development needs accept important roles emergent strategy learning mechanisms, rather than attempting 'blueprint' strategic planning control mechanisms. Some expectations about results indeed justifiable particular systems, clustering governance is likely, because behaviours strongly inter-related. However, never taken for granted but must tested each specific context. Undertaking simulations model recalibrating it time, experience builds up, allow relation overcoming barriers achieving

Language: Английский

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E-government 4.0 in Thailand: The role of central agencies

Information Polity, Journal Year: 2018, Volume and Issue: 23(3), P. 343 - 353

Published: June 26, 2018

This study discusses Thailand's digital transformation efforts with a focus on the leadership roles of its central government agencies.Thailand has progressed through various e-government policy frameworks since 1990s, and current military is implementing version '4.0' strategies, aiming to improve business competitiveness, citizen wellbeing, public sector performance.Central agencies were created or reorganized deal 'silo-ization' 'pillarization' organizations, as well need for hierarchical coordination.We discuss challenges in maintaining reform accountability, legislation, interoperability, employee capabilities performance management, by address them.

Language: Английский

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Sickness and disability policies: Reform paths in OECD countries between 1990 and 2014

International Journal of Social Welfare, Journal Year: 2017, Volume and Issue: 27(2), P. 168 - 185

Published: Oct. 2, 2017

We analysed sickness and disability policies for the working‐age population in a number of OECD countries, between years 1990 2014. Existing evidence suggests that there has been broad shift focus from passive income maintenance to employment incentives reintegration policies. have updated detailed policy scores provided by estimate model‐based country clusters. Our results indicate countries pursued different types reforms consisting combination integration compensation measures. The recent decades led emergence distinct cluster Northern Continental European characterised strong employment‐oriented comparatively high social protection levels. An analysis shows continued expansion measures foster as well instances retrenchment dimension. Diversity settings across groups, however, remains substantial.

Language: Английский

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