Two Exploring policy advisory committees in the central government
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Wen-Jiun Wang
Abstract
As policy problems have become increasingly complicated and technical, Taiwan’s central government has sought the assistance of external policy advisors. Policy advisory committees, the focus of this chapter, are increasingly used by Taiwan’s governmental officials. Through a review of the relevant literature, a content analysis of governmental documents, and participant observation, this chapter analyzes: 1) the background of Taiwan’s policy analysis environment; 2) the structural characteristics and roles of standing advisory committees in Taiwan’s central government; and 3) the effectiveness of these committees. Recommendations about how the government can improve the contribution of advisory committees are also considered.
Abstract
As policy problems have become increasingly complicated and technical, Taiwan’s central government has sought the assistance of external policy advisors. Policy advisory committees, the focus of this chapter, are increasingly used by Taiwan’s governmental officials. Through a review of the relevant literature, a content analysis of governmental documents, and participant observation, this chapter analyzes: 1) the background of Taiwan’s policy analysis environment; 2) the structural characteristics and roles of standing advisory committees in Taiwan’s central government; and 3) the effectiveness of these committees. Recommendations about how the government can improve the contribution of advisory committees are also considered.
Chapters in this book
- Frontmatter i
- Contents v
- List of tables and figures vii
- Acknowledgements ix
- Notes on contributors x
- Policy analysis in a time of turbulence 1
- Exploring policy advisory committees in the central government 23
- Analysis of innovative local government policies in Taiwan 39
- Policy analysis in the legislative body: the legislative process of the Soil and Groundwater Pollution Remediation Act in Taiwan 53
- Policy analysis in the local councils 67
- Gendering policy analysis? The problems and pitfalls of participatory ‘gender impact assessment’ 81
- The power of influencing policies, or getting their share and more: interest groups in Taiwan 95
- Think tanks in Taiwan 111
- The development of public engagement in Taiwan 123
- Social media and policy evolution in Taiwan 137
- Policy analysis by non-governmental organisations in Taiwan 151
- Policy network of universal healthcare reform in Taiwan 171
- Public policy and administration research 187
- Too critical to ignore? A tri-dimensional relationship examination of policy analysis internship in Taiwan 207
- Policy analysis in Taiwan from an international perspective 219
- Policy analysis education in Taiwan: a comparative perspective 231
- Index 247
Chapters in this book
- Frontmatter i
- Contents v
- List of tables and figures vii
- Acknowledgements ix
- Notes on contributors x
- Policy analysis in a time of turbulence 1
- Exploring policy advisory committees in the central government 23
- Analysis of innovative local government policies in Taiwan 39
- Policy analysis in the legislative body: the legislative process of the Soil and Groundwater Pollution Remediation Act in Taiwan 53
- Policy analysis in the local councils 67
- Gendering policy analysis? The problems and pitfalls of participatory ‘gender impact assessment’ 81
- The power of influencing policies, or getting their share and more: interest groups in Taiwan 95
- Think tanks in Taiwan 111
- The development of public engagement in Taiwan 123
- Social media and policy evolution in Taiwan 137
- Policy analysis by non-governmental organisations in Taiwan 151
- Policy network of universal healthcare reform in Taiwan 171
- Public policy and administration research 187
- Too critical to ignore? A tri-dimensional relationship examination of policy analysis internship in Taiwan 207
- Policy analysis in Taiwan from an international perspective 219
- Policy analysis education in Taiwan: a comparative perspective 231
- Index 247
