The dual dynamics of policy advisory systems
The impact of externalization and politicization on policy advice
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12651990 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Jonathan Craft (0000-0003-4397-9995, Department of Political Science and School of Public Policy & Governance, University of Toronto ON M5S3G3 Canada, corresponding author), Michael Howlett (0000-0003-4689-740X, Department of Political Science, Simon Fraser University BC V5A 1S6 Canada, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2013 |
| Volume | 32 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 187-197 |
| Publication date | 2013-08-03 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Policy and Society (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1449-4035 • E-ISSN: 1839-3373 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.polsoc.2013.07.001 |
| OpenAlex | W2091674512 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 143 |
| References cited | 59 |
The concept of “policy advisory systems” was introduced by Halligan in 1995 as a way to characterize and analyze the multiple sources of policy advice utilized by governments in policy-making processes. The concept has proved useful and has influenced thinking about both the nature of policy work in different advisory venues, as well as how these systems work and change over time. This article sets out existing models of policy advisory systems based on Halligan's original thinking on the subject which emphasize the significance of location or proximity to authoritative decision-makers as a key facet of advisory system influence. It assesses how advisory systems have changed as a result of the dual effects of the increased use of external consultants and others sources of advice — ‘externalization’ — and the increased use of partisan-political advice inside government itself — ‘politicization’. It is argued that these twin dynamics have blurred traditionally sharp distinctions between both the content of inside and outside sources of advice and between the technical and political dimensions of policy formulation, ultimately affecting where influence in advisory systems lies
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| Unique citing works | 143 |
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| Citations per year | 11,92 |
| Citation span | 2014 - 2026 (13) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | Yes |
| Citation types | Neutral: 142 |