Agency in multi-level governance systems: The implementation puzzle and the role of ‘intelligent’ local implementers

IF 2.9 4区管理学 Q1 PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

Public Policy and Administration Pub Date : 2023-06-23 DOI:10.1177/09520767231185651

W. Castelnovo, M. Sorrentino

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Abstract

The qualitative paper explores an alternative lens, that is, informed by a complexity perspective, through which to frame the adaptive role of local implementers in multi-level governance systems. It argues that three key tenets of complexity thinking – emergence, self-organisation and co-evolution – can help better explain that role. The re-conceptualisation of local actors – from agents to stewards – and of central government – from controller to enabler – are identified as the conditions that allow intelligent actors to leverage local varieties to deliver context-specific solutions. The paper ends with actionable measures that can enhance the self-steering capacity of policy systems.

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多级治理系统中的代理:实施难题和“智能”本地实施者的角色

定性论文探讨了另一种视角，即以复杂性视角为依据，通过这种视角来界定地方实施者在多层次治理系统中的适应性作用。它认为，复杂性思维的三个关键原则——涌现、自我组织和共同进化——可以帮助更好地解释这种作用。地方行动者——从代理人到管理者——以及中央政府——从控制者到推动者——的重新概念化被确定为允许智能行动者利用地方品种提供特定环境解决方案的条件。文章最后提出了一些切实可行的措施，以提高政策体系的自我指导能力。

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Public Policy and Administration PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION-

CiteScore

11.30

自引率

6.50%

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审稿时长

12 weeks

期刊介绍： Public Policy and Administration is the journal of the UK Joint University Council (JUC) Public Administration Committee (PAC). The journal aims to publish original peer-reviewed material within the broad field of public policy and administration. This includes recent developments in research, scholarship and practice within public policy, public administration, government, public management, administrative theory, administrative history, and administrative politics. The journal seeks to foster a pluralistic approach to the study of public policy and administration. International in readership, Public Policy and Administration welcomes submissions for anywhere in the world, from both academic and practitioner communities.