Social Science, Public Policy, and Amnesty for Chickens

2014 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 6-10
Author(s):  
Merrill Eisenberg
Keyword(s):  
Public Policy ◽  
Social Science ◽  
Urban Agriculture ◽  
Policy Development ◽  
Development Process ◽  
Local Policy ◽  
Agriculture Policy ◽  
Policy Development Process ◽  
Pima County ◽  
Applied Social Science

This is a story about efforts to develop local policy in Pima County, Arizona, that supports and encourages urban agriculture in Tucson, Arizona. These efforts have been guided by an applied anthropologist, working in consort with local grassroots citizen groups, and policymakers in local government. This paper describes those efforts and highlights how concepts and methods of applied social science have informed the policy development process and created opportunities for citizens to participate meaningfully in developing urban agriculture policy.

The Changing Focus of Public Policy

1979 ◽  
Vol 45 (4) ◽  
pp. 270-277 ◽  
Author(s):  
Scottie Higgins ◽  
Josephine Barresi
Keyword(s):  
Public Policy ◽  
Policy Development ◽  
Development Process ◽  
Public Law ◽  
Education For All ◽  
Exceptional Children ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Special Education Policy ◽  
The Past ◽  
Policy Development Process

The arena of public policy affecting exceptional children has grown steadily during the past decade. One phase of this activity culminated with the passage of Public Law 94-142, the Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975. Since then policy relating to exceptional children has continued to develop but with a shift of focus and with the involvement of a wider variety of policy makers. These changes in the policy development process are described by the authors. Three types of policy are defined through representative examples of changes and state special education policy within the past three years.

Examining the Washington State Breastfeeding-Friendly Policy Development Process Using the Advocacy Coalition Framework

2016 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 659-669 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lesley E. Steinman ◽  
Victoria Bradford ◽  
Emilee Quinn ◽  
Jennifer J. Otten ◽  
Jennifer McNamara ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Policy Development ◽  
Development Process ◽  
Washington State ◽  
Advocacy Coalition Framework ◽  
Advocacy Coalition ◽  
Policy Development Process

A Study of the Alcohol Policy Development Process in the United States: Theory, Goals, and Methods

2004 ◽  
Vol 31 (4) ◽  
pp. 591-626 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas K. Greenfield ◽  
Norman Giesbrecht ◽  
Lee Ann Kaskutas ◽  
Suzanne Johnson ◽  
Lynn Kavanagh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Policy Development ◽  
Development Process ◽  
The United States ◽  
Alcohol Policy ◽  
Policy Development Process

scholarly journals Exploring Equity and Inclusion in Malawi’s National Disability Mainstreaming Strategy and Implementation Plan

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ikenna D Ebuenyi ◽  
Emma M. Smith ◽  
Alister Munthali ◽  
Steven W. Msowoya ◽  
Juba Kafumba ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Policy Development ◽  
Development Process ◽  
Implementation Strategies ◽  
Strategy Development ◽  
Implementation Plan ◽  
Analytical Methodology ◽  
Persons With Disabilities ◽  
Policy Development Process ◽  
Inclusive Processes ◽  
Equity And Inclusion

Abstract Background: Equity and inclusion are important principles in policy development and implementation. The aim of this study is to explore the extent to which equity and inclusion were considered in the development of Malawi’s National Disability Mainstreaming Strategy and Implementation Plan. Methods: We applied an analytical methodology to review the Malawi’s National Disability Mainstreaming Strategy and Implementation Plan using the EquIPP (Equity and Inclusion in Policy Processes) tool. The EquIPP tool assesses 17 Key Actions to explore the extent of equity and inclusion. Results: The development of the Malawi National Disability Mainstreaming Strategy and Implementation Plan was informed by a desire to promote the rights, opportunities and wellbeing of persons with disability in Malawi. The majority (58%) of the Key Actions received a rating of three, indicating evidence of clear, but incomplete or only partial engagement of persons with disabilities in the policy process. Three (18%) of the Key Actions received a rating of four indicating that all reasonable steps to engage in the policy development process were observed. Four (23%) of the Key Actions received a score five indicating a reference to Key Action in the core documents in the policy development process. Conclusion: The development of disability policies and associated implementation strategies requires equitable and inclusive processes that consider input from all stakeholders especially those whose wellbeing depend on such policies. It is pivotal for government and organisations in the process of policy or strategy development and implementation, to involve stakeholders in a virtuous process of co-production – co-implementation – co-evaluation, which may strengthen both the sense of inclusion and the effectiveness of the policy life-cycle.

The Impact of the Official Information Act 1982 on the Policy Development Process

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Edward H. Poot
Keyword(s):  
Public Sector ◽  
Policy Development ◽  
Development Process ◽  
The Core ◽  
Maximum Benefit ◽  
Policy Development Process ◽  
Good Government ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Participation Theory ◽  
Official Information

<p>The Official Information Act was passed into statute in 1982. Among the purposes of the Act is the enhancement and respect for the law and the promotion of good government. The aim of this paper is to detennine, from a participation perspective, the impact of the Official Information Act 1982 on the core public sector policy process. The paper starts with a background to the Act before reviewing the expected and actual impact of the Act, as outlined in the literature. The policy making process in New Zealand' s core public sector is considered, highlighting opportunities for participation. Participation theory is discussed.  The research involves a survey across the core public sector to gain general views of the impact of the Act on the policy development process. The results are used as the basis for three in-depth case studies of core public sector agencies. The conclusions are that while the Act is an important instrument of accountability, the success of the Act in enabling more effective participation is not so clear. While information is more readily obtainable, technocratic officials and Ministers keen to control information impact on the ability of citizens to participate. It is concluded that for the Act to be of maximum benefit education of officials and a loosening on the control of information will be needed.</p>

The Alcohol Policy Development Process: Policymakers Speak

2004 ◽  
Vol 31 (4) ◽  
pp. 627-654 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas K. Greenfield ◽  
Suzanne P. Johnson ◽  
Norman Giesbrecht
Keyword(s):  
Policy Development ◽  
Development Process ◽  
Alcohol Policy ◽  
Policy Development Process
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