Three Analysis of innovative local government policies in Taiwan
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Chung-pin Lee
Abstract
Policy analysis has been commonly acknowledged as one of the most important processes for avoiding policy failure, as well as improving policy efficiency. This is especially true during the process of adopting highly uncertain new policy ideas. However, what are the analytical processes and assessment tools used by local governments to guide their adoption/rejection of innovative policies? By reviewing three cases of innovation adoption in Taiwan’s local government, this chapter not only addresses this question, but also integrates theories of policy analysis with the theories of innovation adoption. This chapter is structured around five sections: sections one through three identify the common theoretical basis for innovation diffusion literature and policy analysis. Section four describes the policy analysis cases of Taiwan’s local government innovations. Section five, concludes the chapter and offers suggestions for the decision-making process regarding policy innovations.
Abstract
Policy analysis has been commonly acknowledged as one of the most important processes for avoiding policy failure, as well as improving policy efficiency. This is especially true during the process of adopting highly uncertain new policy ideas. However, what are the analytical processes and assessment tools used by local governments to guide their adoption/rejection of innovative policies? By reviewing three cases of innovation adoption in Taiwan’s local government, this chapter not only addresses this question, but also integrates theories of policy analysis with the theories of innovation adoption. This chapter is structured around five sections: sections one through three identify the common theoretical basis for innovation diffusion literature and policy analysis. Section four describes the policy analysis cases of Taiwan’s local government innovations. Section five, concludes the chapter and offers suggestions for the decision-making process regarding policy innovations.
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
