The Applicability of Agenda Setting Policy Implementation Theory on COVID-19 Lockdown Policy in Southern African Countries

This article advances the view that the conversation around repositioning Africa�s place in knowledge production requires a critical examination of the actions, behaviours, and institutionalised agendas antecedent to and concomitant to producing credible knowledge. The article explores this issue by bringing together three interrelated themes: the behavioural aspects of knowledge production with respect to organisational and research culture; the research and writing posture of academics in African institutions; and the need for deliberate and intentional agenda setting by scholarly associations in Africa. The �fight� for Africa�s place in producing relevant knowledge must be three pronged. While there are historical dogmas that have internationally conspired to delegitimise indigenous propositions, there are also institutional barriers in-country (such as poor research/educational policy) which hinder the development of strong research prospects. Finally, research behaviour is necessarily a consequence of behavioural intention; such intention is a consequence of attitude towards and subjective norms about research. These must be tackled from a behavioural standpoint. This article therefore suggests means by which scholars and relevant institutions in African countries may reclaim and possess their own knowledge agendas and, as it were, �tell their own story�.

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9. The European Commission

European Union Politics ◽

10.1093/hepl/9780198708933.003.0009 ◽

2016 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Morten Egeberg

Keyword(s):

Policy Implementation ◽

Interest Groups ◽

European Commission ◽

Agenda Setting ◽

Policy Making ◽

International Organization ◽

External Relations ◽

Policy Making Process ◽

Defence Policy ◽

Implementation Programme

This chapter focuses on the European Commission, arguing that it is more productive to compare it to national executives or to a government than to a secretariat of a traditional international organization. It first provides an overview of the Commission's functions within the European Union's policy-making process, including agenda-setting, policy implementation, programme management, and external relations, and notes that the Commission plays a more limited role in foreign, security, and defence policy. The chapter proceeds by discussing the question of Commission influence and autonomy, along with the structure, demography, and decision behaviour within the Commission. It also describes committees and administrative networks that link the Commission to national administrations and interest groups, as well as the recent growth of EU agencies.

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Policy implementation deficiencies: Ghana’s microfinance sector failures

International Journal of Ethics and Systems ◽

10.1108/ijoes-08-2018-0119 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 35 (3) ◽

pp. 410-425

Author(s):

Kwami Hope Quao

Keyword(s):

Policy Implementation ◽

Descriptive Analysis ◽

Policy Formulation ◽

Microfinance Institutions ◽

Operational Environment ◽

African Countries ◽

Content Type ◽

User Input ◽

Effective Implementation ◽

Participatory Policy

Purpose Regulations to promote sanity in microfinance institutions and improve their operational problems yielded some results but lacked equal voice for effective implementation for its full realization. Much therefore has not changed in sub-Sahara African countries, though various types of regulation for microfinance exist. The nature and implementation of such policies therefore matter more than their mere presence. This paper aims to evaluate the nature of microfinance financial policies, given their social nature and the dynamism of their operational environment, and explores factors mitigating effective implementation of microfinance policy in Ghana. Design/methodology/approach A structured questionnaire was used to obtain data from the management and other officials of 63 microfinance institutions, and the outcome was organized into graphs and tables for descriptive analysis. Findings The results identified adequate adapted prudential regulation for microfinance institutions, but the formulation process lacked user input and adequate supervision, hindering effective sector policy implementation. The author therefore recommends a more inclusive and participatory policy formulation approach, creation of information platform for complete microfinance data through semi-autonomous supervisory body for microfinance services and regular full stakeholder engagement. Research limitations/implications Though the study is limited to tier-two microfinance institutions in Accra, it is evident that the results can be applied to the entire sector and across national borders because microfinance institutions exhibit similar or same characteristics. Originality/value This paper has not been submitted to or published by any other journal. The author certifies that the content of this paper is the product of his own work, and that other sources used in preparing this paper and their respective sources have been duly acknowledged.

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Exploring the Use of Nodality Based Information PolicyTools by Canadian Electoral Agencies

Revue Gouvernance ◽

10.7202/1038916ar ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 8 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Jonathan M. Craft

Keyword(s):

Policy Implementation ◽

Agenda Setting ◽

Policy Making ◽

Policy Formulation ◽

Voter Participation ◽

Policy Tools ◽

Policy Cycle ◽

Information Campaigns ◽

Front End ◽

Mass Information

Despite a healthy number of studies examining the motivations or voting practices of Canadians, little comparative work examines communications activities of electoral agencies. The following article maps out such activities through an assessment of nodality (information-based) policy tools use by four Canadian electoral agencies (Elections Canada, Elections Ontario, Elections BC, Elections Quebec). The paper begins by situating information‐based policy tools within the broader policy tools literature. Subsequently, such tools are then classified with respect to their relationship to policy making activities at the ‘front-end’ (agenda setting and policy formulation) and ‘backend’ (policy implementation and evaluation) of the policy cycle. Upon analysis, a variety of instrument mixes are detected with an overall shift from broad sweeping substantive instruments, such as mass information campaigns towards targeted approaches, to increased partnerships aimed at reaching specific cohorts with historically lower levels of voter participation. Furthermore, instrument mixes are found to vary jurisdictionally with respect to the adoption of newer Internet based tools versus traditional tools. In general, all four cases are found to frequently rely on both procedural and substantive information‐based policy tools related to ‘back-end’ policy-making activities.

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IMPLEMENTASI PERATURAN MENTERI KOMUNIKASI DAN INFORMATIKA NOMOR 19 TAHUN 2014 DALAM PENANGANAN SITUS INTERNET BERMUATAN NEGATIF (Studi Kasus Pemblokiran terhadap Situs Radikal oleh Kemenkominfo Tahun 2015)

Islamic Communication Journal ◽

10.21580/icj.2017.2.1.2111 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

pp. 80

Author(s):

Najahan Musyafak ◽

Maya Rini Handayani ◽

Kumarudin .

Keyword(s):

Information Technology ◽

Policy Implementation ◽

Service Providers ◽

Internet Service Providers ◽

Implementation Theory ◽

Internet Service ◽

Blocking Mechanism ◽

Communication And Information Technology

At the end of March 2015 the Ministry of Communications and Informatics (Kemenkominfo) blocking 22 internet sites that are considered radically charged or sympathizers of radicalism. Kemenkominfo serves to keep sites that campaignradicalism can be minimized. This authority is contained in the "Regulation of the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology Number 19 Year 2014. About Handling Negatively Lacked Websites". Under the regulations, Kemenkominfo is authorized to block or normalize sites that are negatively charged. Related to that, the researcher examines the implementation of "Regulation of the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology Number 19 Year 2014. he blocking measures are analyzed using relevant regulations from the legal normative side of juridical, and analyzed using capital policy implementation theory of Van Meter and Van Horn. Obtained result of research that in doing the blocking, mechanism which apply not fully executed by Kemenkominfo. Kemenkominfo put the BNPT report in urgency, so Kemenkominfo directly asked internet service providers to block sites.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Pada akhir Maret 2015 Kementerian Komunikasi dan Informatika (Kemenkominfo) melakukan pemblokiran terhadap 22 situs internet yang dinilai bermuatan radikal atau simpatisan radikalisme. Kemenkominfo berfungsi menjaga agar situs-situs yang mengampanyekan radikalisme dapat diminimalisir. Kewenangan ini tertuang dalam Peraturan Kementerian Komunikasi dan Informatika Nomor 19 Tahun 2014. Tentang Penanganan Situs Internet Bermuatan Negatif‖. Dalam peraturan tersebut dijelaskan, Kemenkominfo berwenang untuk melakukan pemblokiran atau normalisasi terhadap situs yang bermuatan negatif. Terkait hal tersebut, peneliti mengkaji implementasi ―Peraturan Kementerian Komunikasi dan Informatika Nomor 19 Tahun 2014. Pemblokiran tersebut dianalisis menggunakan peraturan terkait dari sisi mekanisme normatif yuridis, dan dianalisis menggunakan teori implementasi kebijakan modal Van Meter dan Van Horn. Diperoleh hasil penelitian bahwa dalam melakukan pemblokiran, mekanisme yang berlaku tidak sepenuhnya dijalankan oleh Kemenkominfo. Kemenkominfo menempatkan laporan BNPT dalam keadaan mendesak, sehingga Kemenkominfo langsung meminta penyedia layanan internet untuk memblokir situs-situs.

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A Review of A Bioenergy Policy Implementation in Sub-Saharan Africa: Opportunities and Challenges- A Case of Nigeria, Ghana and Malawi

FUOYE Journal of Engineering and Technology ◽

10.46792/fuoyejet.v4i1.313 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 4 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Temitope E Odetoye ◽

Elijah O Ajala ◽

James Omotayo Titiloye

Keyword(s):

Policy Implementation ◽

Fossil Fuel ◽

Early Stage ◽

Biomass Energy ◽

Biofuel Production ◽

Sub Saharan Africa ◽

Key Factors ◽

African Countries ◽

Global Environmental ◽

Sub Saharan

In response to the global recognition of bioenergy as a significant source of renewable energy necessary for mitigating the global environmental challenge, the Governments of various African countries are starting to develop their economic and energy policies towards the adoption, development, production, and utilization of biomass for production of biofuel in some African communities. Although, Government’s role and policy have been identified as key factors for effective adoption of biomass energy, the implementation, its production, and utilization is not yet at fully blown stage in most countries of sub-Saharan African. Despite the challenges of non-competitive price of biofuel with fossil fuel and threat of electronic vehicle induced biofuel demand decrease, biofuel has potentials for alternative uses worthy of consideration in African countries. This paper reviews the current developments in adopting biofuel production and utilization in some sub-Saharan African countries, identifying the causes of being at the early stage, despite the enormous potential. This paper also recommends a strategy for achieving a relatively rapid outcome in bioenergy policy implementation in sub-Saharan African. Keywords— Bioenergy, biodiesel, biofuel, biomass, policy, Sub-Saharan African

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Altering the Rules: Chinese Homeowners’ Participation in Policymaking

Journal of Current Chinese Affairs ◽

10.1177/186810261304200307 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 42 (3) ◽

pp. 121-148 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Yihong Jiang

Keyword(s):

Political Participation ◽

Policy Implementation ◽

Policy Process ◽

Agenda Setting ◽

Chinese Policy ◽

Rule Making ◽

Opening Up

This study looks at Chinese homeowners’ participation in policymaking. Drawing on evidence from Guangzhou and Beijing, it shows that various organised homeowner activists have moved upstream in the policy process and have begun to push beyond policy implementation into the domain of agenda setting and “rule-making”. These advocates display rights-conscious patterns of behaviour that are closer to that of interest or lobby groups than to the typical repertoire of Chinese contentious citizens. The study suggests that this kind of political participation is on the rise amongst Chinese homeowner activists. This result complements and extends other recent findings that suggest the Chinese policy process is gradually opening up. Such a trend could have significant implications and calls for more research in different domains of state-society relations.

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Theoretical Consideration About Separate Order for the Electrical Work - Focusing on the Policy Implementation Theory -

The Transactions of The Korean Institute of Electrical Engineers ◽

10.5370/kiee.2011.60.11.2165 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 60 (11) ◽

pp. 2165-2170

Author(s):

Hyo-Jin Kim

Keyword(s):

Policy Implementation ◽

Theoretical Consideration ◽

Implementation Theory

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Power

Between Power and Irrelevance ◽

10.1093/oso/9780190084714.003.0004 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 62-86

Author(s):

George E. Mitchell ◽

Hans Peter Schmitz ◽

Tosca Bruno-van Vijfeijken

Keyword(s):

Policy Implementation ◽

Policy Process ◽

Agenda Setting ◽

Social Transformation ◽

Policy Formation ◽

Operating Environment ◽

Global Affairs ◽

The Right

Chapter 4 explains why and how TNGOs have become powerful advocates in global affairs. It argues that TNGOs were at the “right place at the right time” and benefited from favorable geopolitical conditions in previous decades. The chapter examines the nature of TNGO power historically and explains how TNGOs have exerted influence throughout various stages of the policy process, including issue emergence, agenda-setting, policy formation, and policy implementation. Even as TNGOs have largely benefited from professionalized activism and elite access, their power today may be plateauing, if not waning, because of a less favorable operating environment and the increasing incongruity between their contemporary ambitions and their legacy forms and norms. Such conditions suggest that the sector is likely to struggle to live up to its rhetoric of social transformation without significant changes.

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Strategy, Structure, and the Administration of Complex Geographies

Perspectives on Public Management and Governance ◽

10.1093/ppmgov/gvaa013 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 3 (4) ◽

pp. 323-338

Author(s):

Andrew B Whitford

Keyword(s):

Policy Implementation ◽

Public Administration ◽

Agenda Setting ◽

Nation States ◽

Local Areas ◽

National Power ◽

National Governments

Abstract All countries with complex geographies must extend national power to local areas. Field administration is a primitive in government: it is inevitable in modern national governments, but its variety and impact is rarely discussed in modern public administration. Building on the work of James Fesler and formal results on agenda-setting in organizations, this article demonstrates dilemmas in the use of historically important, widespread mechanisms for designing the field operations of national governments. The experiences of different nation-states provide context for these dilemmas. How governments address these dilemmas shapes policy implementation and the performance of national governments.

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