Wicked policy problems and Covid ‐19 in small island developing states
The cases of Mauritius and Seychelles
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12805656 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Harshana Kasseeah (0000-0002-9968-5550), Susan Opp (0000-0001-8655-0553, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 51 |
| Issue | 6 |
| Pages | 1008-1027 |
| Publication date | 2023-10-25 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Politics & Policy (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1555-5623 • E-ISSN: 1747-1346 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1111/polp.12565 |
| OpenAlex | W4387937356 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 24 |
The COVID‐19 pandemic represented one of the most significant wicked policy problems in modern history. Global policy efforts to combat the pandemic reflect a diverse set of approaches, with varying underlying goals and values driving the policy choices. This article studies the pandemic response of two small island developing states, Mauritius and Seychelles, to better understand the policy landscape in this understudied African region. Evidence from these two island nations provides important insights into the opportunities and constraints faced by island developing states. Using in‐depth qualitative interviews with policy actors and reviews of official policy documents, this article studies the policy landscape of these two small island developing states. Findings from this research offer insights for scholars and practitioners interested in the intersection of wicked problems and policy. Related Articles Onyango, Gedion, and Japheth Otieno Ondiek. 2022. “Open Innovation during the COVID‐19 Pandemic Policy Responses in South Africa and Kenya.” Politics & Policy 50(5): 1008–31. https://doi.org/10.1111/polp.12490 . Vince, Joanna. 2023. “A Creeping Crisis When an Urgent Crisis Arises: The Reprioritization of Plastic Pollution Issues during COVID‐19.” Politics & Policy 51(1): 26–40. https://doi.org/10.1111/polp.12512 . Kinyondo, Abel, and Riccardo Pelizzo. 2013. “Strengthening Legislatures: Some Lessons from the Pacific Region.” Politics & Policy 41(3): 420–46. https://doi.org/10.1111/polp.12020
Biology · Climate change · Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19 · Developing country · Development economics · Economic growth · Economics · Legislature · Pandemic · Political science · Politics · Small Island Developing States · Disaster Management and Resilience · Island Studies and Pacific Affairs · Law · Medicine · Public Administration · Regional resilience and development
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Wicked Problems
| Citations per year | 2 |
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| Citation span | 2025 - 2025 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |