TWO Methods of policy analysis in Thailand: bureaucratic, managerial, academic and participatory orientations
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Arunee Santhitiwanich
Abstract
This chapter elaborates on the key methods of policy analysis in Thailand, classified by underlying values and policy learning continuity. Four types of methods are highlighted, including bureaucratic-oriented methods, managerial-oriented methods, academic services methods and participatory methods. It is evident that bureaucratic-oriented methods are primarily used and that they operate through the mechanisms of advisory boards, planning divisions and information hierarchies. In contrast, participatory methods are introduced as complementary methods, especially through ad hoc and third parties. The main process of public participation is via public hearings or referendums, which are usually limited in influencing policy decisions because they are perceived only as one item on the checklist of things to do for managing public projects. For academic services methods, the focus is on using expert opinions with interdisciplinary perspectives, while managerial-oriented methods are based on New Public Management, which utilises performance management, strategic tools and standardised processes.
Abstract
This chapter elaborates on the key methods of policy analysis in Thailand, classified by underlying values and policy learning continuity. Four types of methods are highlighted, including bureaucratic-oriented methods, managerial-oriented methods, academic services methods and participatory methods. It is evident that bureaucratic-oriented methods are primarily used and that they operate through the mechanisms of advisory boards, planning divisions and information hierarchies. In contrast, participatory methods are introduced as complementary methods, especially through ad hoc and third parties. The main process of public participation is via public hearings or referendums, which are usually limited in influencing policy decisions because they are perceived only as one item on the checklist of things to do for managing public projects. For academic services methods, the focus is on using expert opinions with interdisciplinary perspectives, while managerial-oriented methods are based on New Public Management, which utilises performance management, strategic tools and standardised processes.
Kapitel in diesem Buch
- Front Matter i
- Contents v
- List of figures and tables vii
- List of abbreviations ix
- Notes on contributors xii
- Editors’ introduction to the series xiv
- Introduction 1
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History, styles and methods of policy analysis in Thailand
- History and styles of policy analysis in Thailand 11
- Methods of policy analysis in Thailand: bureaucratic, managerial, academic and participatory orientations 28
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Policy analysis within executive government
- Policy analysis in central government 49
- Policy analysis in Thai local governments 67
- Collaboration, networks and policy analysis in Thailand 88
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Policy analysis beyond executive government
- Monarchy and Thai meta-policy: the early years of Rama X’s reign 107
- The role of the Thai military in policy analysis: unpacking three faces of the military in the non-military policy domain 137
- Parliamentary committees, legislative supporting agencies and policy advice 155
- The role of expert policy advisory boards, consultants and think tanks in policy analysis 170
- Political movements as expression of public opinion for agenda setting in Thailand 186
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Political parties and interest groups in policy analysis
- Political parties and policy analysis 203
- Business associations and policy analysis 219
- The role of the community sector and civil society in policy analysis 230
- The influence of Thailand’s social movements on policy analysis 248
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Policy analysis education and research
- Policy analysis instruction in Thailand 273
- Non-traditional policy studies in Thailand 286
- Policy research in academic institutions 303
- Transition and prospects of Thai policy analysis 320
- Index 337
Kapitel in diesem Buch
- Front Matter i
- Contents v
- List of figures and tables vii
- List of abbreviations ix
- Notes on contributors xii
- Editors’ introduction to the series xiv
- Introduction 1
-
History, styles and methods of policy analysis in Thailand
- History and styles of policy analysis in Thailand 11
- Methods of policy analysis in Thailand: bureaucratic, managerial, academic and participatory orientations 28
-
Policy analysis within executive government
- Policy analysis in central government 49
- Policy analysis in Thai local governments 67
- Collaboration, networks and policy analysis in Thailand 88
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Policy analysis beyond executive government
- Monarchy and Thai meta-policy: the early years of Rama X’s reign 107
- The role of the Thai military in policy analysis: unpacking three faces of the military in the non-military policy domain 137
- Parliamentary committees, legislative supporting agencies and policy advice 155
- The role of expert policy advisory boards, consultants and think tanks in policy analysis 170
- Political movements as expression of public opinion for agenda setting in Thailand 186
-
Political parties and interest groups in policy analysis
- Political parties and policy analysis 203
- Business associations and policy analysis 219
- The role of the community sector and civil society in policy analysis 230
- The influence of Thailand’s social movements on policy analysis 248
-
Policy analysis education and research
- Policy analysis instruction in Thailand 273
- Non-traditional policy studies in Thailand 286
- Policy research in academic institutions 303
- Transition and prospects of Thai policy analysis 320
- Index 337
