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Development Policy Making

Abstract

Policy making is a complex process, a daunting task. Its complexity derives from the intricate interplay of actors, networks, institutions, social and political forces, approaches, basis for actions, and so on. Policy ownership remains a sticky issue in development governance with most developing countries remaining deeply dependent on Western governments and global institutions for financial and technical support. Stakeholders shaping or influencing policy include the political executive, politicians, government officials, nongovernmental organization, advocacy or lobby groups, think tanks, private sector bodies, and international development institutions. A country's development management regime to be effective in its pursuits needs proper structures and procedures for the entire policy cycle to play its full circle without hindrances. Five different categories of public policies: constituent, distributive, regulatory, self-regulatory, and redistributive. Kingdon's analytical framework was built on those of his multivariate predecessors and considered political, economic, and ideological influences simultaneously.

Authors

Zafarullah H; Huque AS

Book title

Managing Development in a Globalized World

Pagination

pp. 209-238

Publisher

Taylor & Francis

Publication Date

September 25, 2017

DOI

10.4324/9781315091549-8
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