GOVERNANCE-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF POLICY ADMINISTRATION AND INSTITUTIONS
Scope & Guideline
Exploring the Dynamics of Policy and Institutions
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Governance Dynamics:
Exploring the structures and processes that shape governance at local, national, and international levels, including the roles of government, civil society, and non-state actors. - Public Policy Analysis:
Investigating the formulation, implementation, and evaluation of public policies, with a focus on the effectiveness and efficiency of different policy approaches. - Administrative Practices:
Examining the practices and behaviors of public administrators, including issues of accountability, transparency, and bureaucratic responsiveness. - Political Economy:
Analyzing the relationship between governance and economic factors, including the impact of political decisions on economic outcomes and vice versa. - Social Justice and Inclusion:
Addressing issues of equity, representation, and the role of governance in promoting social justice and inclusion across diverse populations. - Corruption and Integrity:
Studying the causes and consequences of corruption in governance, as well as strategies for promoting integrity and ethical behavior in public administration.
Trending and Emerging
- Digital Governance:
An increasing number of studies focus on the role of digital technologies in governance, exploring how e-governance can enhance citizen engagement and bureaucratic responsiveness. - Sustainability and Governance:
There is a notable trend towards integrating sustainability into governance frameworks, examining how policy administration can address environmental challenges and promote sustainable development. - Gender and Governance:
Research on gender equality in governance is gaining prominence, highlighting the importance of women's leadership and representation in public administration. - Democratic Backsliding:
The phenomenon of democratic backsliding has emerged as a critical area of study, with scholars analyzing the implications for governance, civil society, and public trust. - Collaborative Governance:
Emerging themes around collaborative governance and co-production are becoming more prevalent, focusing on how different stakeholders can work together to address complex societal issues. - Policy Innovation and Adaptation:
There is a growing emphasis on policy innovation, particularly in response to crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic, examining how governments adapt policies to meet changing needs.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Bureaucratic Models:
There seems to be a waning focus on conventional bureaucratic models of governance, as contemporary research increasingly emphasizes agile, networked, and collaborative governance structures instead. - State-Centric Governance:
Research centered solely on state-centric governance approaches is declining, with a growing emphasis on multi-level governance and the role of non-state actors in policy processes. - Historical Governance Studies:
While historical perspectives provided valuable insights, there has been a noticeable reduction in papers focusing on historical governance frameworks, with more emphasis now placed on contemporary issues and future governance challenges. - Rigid Institutional Frameworks:
The examination of rigid institutional frameworks is becoming less prevalent, as researchers are increasingly interested in adaptive governance mechanisms that respond to dynamic political environments.
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