SEVENTEEN Policy research in academic institutions
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Chumphol Aunphattanasilp
Abstract
This chapter seeks to investigate policy research conducted by academic institutions to identify the key paradigms that influence Thailand’s policy epistemic community. With the exploration of various policy research, the chapter points out that most existing policy studies in this country are either empirical-based or normative-based and that these are not usually connected to real policy debates and analysis. With the paradigmatic homogeneity, most works reproduce similar explanations, logics and imaginations. The chapter highlights that there is a lack of research that can be used to guide policy direction in the real world. There are few pragmatic and transformative policy studies that aim to handle real-world problems and make substantive changes. The more impactful policy studies are the advocacy projects that come with a defined goal depending on who is commissioning the project. The chapter assesses that these works rarely generate specific policy knowledge and serious discussions.
Abstract
This chapter seeks to investigate policy research conducted by academic institutions to identify the key paradigms that influence Thailand’s policy epistemic community. With the exploration of various policy research, the chapter points out that most existing policy studies in this country are either empirical-based or normative-based and that these are not usually connected to real policy debates and analysis. With the paradigmatic homogeneity, most works reproduce similar explanations, logics and imaginations. The chapter highlights that there is a lack of research that can be used to guide policy direction in the real world. There are few pragmatic and transformative policy studies that aim to handle real-world problems and make substantive changes. The more impactful policy studies are the advocacy projects that come with a defined goal depending on who is commissioning the project. The chapter assesses that these works rarely generate specific policy knowledge and serious discussions.
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
-
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
