Assessing policy capacity and policy effectiveness: A comparative study using sustainable governance indicators

IF 2.7 Q1 POLITICAL SCIENCE
Rameen Khan, Fiaz Hussain
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Abstract

Policy capacity is vital for a nation's prosperity and sustainability, enabling governments to fulfill diverse responsibilities, such as security, economic growth, and accountable governance. This study evaluates policy capacity across countries from 2014 to 2020 using Sustainable Governance Indicators by the Bertelsmann Foundation. Focusing on executive capacity, which encompasses policy capacity's analytical, managerial, and political aspects, we gauge governments' ability to implement sustainable policies. Executive capacity is further classified into steering capability, policy implementation, and institutional learning. Findings show that policy capacity significantly influences policy effectiveness in all countries, with high‐capacity countries demonstrating more impact. Enhancing policy capacity through efficient steering, implementation, and learning can improve policy effectiveness and foster responsive governance for sustainable development. This research provides valuable insights for policymakers seeking to bolster governance capacities and achieve positive policy outcomes.
评估政策能力和政策效力:利用可持续治理指标进行比较研究
政策能力对于一个国家的繁荣和可持续发展至关重要,它使政府能够履行安全、经济增长和负责任的治理等各种责任。本研究利用贝塔斯曼基金会的可持续治理指标,对 2014 年至 2020 年各国的政策能力进行了评估。执行能力包括政策能力的分析、管理和政治方面,我们将重点放在执行能力上,衡量政府实施可持续政策的能力。执行能力又分为指导能力、政策执行能力和机构学习能力。研究结果表明,政策能力对所有国家的政策有效性都有重大影响,高政策能力国家的影响更大。通过高效的指导、执行和学习来提高政策能力,可以提高政策的有效性,促进可持续发展的顺应性治理。这项研究为寻求提高治理能力和取得积极政策成果的决策者提供了宝贵的见解。
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European Policy Analysis
European Policy Analysis Social Sciences-Public Administration
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