Policy convergence and divergence in Belgium
Education and health care
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 6406083 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Stefaan De Rynck, Karolien Dezeure (KUKA (United States)) |
| Year | 2006 |
| Volume | 29 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Pages | 1018-1033 |
| Publication date | 2006-11-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | West European Politics (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0140-2382 • E-ISSN: 1743-9655 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/01402380600968927 |
| OpenAlex | W1970860009 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 11 |
| References cited | 14 |
Due to the far-reaching devolution of policy competences, Belgium allows for a structured comparison of policy convergence or divergence between Flanders and Wallonia. Focusing on the link between the federal state and the development of policy-making in the regions, this article establishes far-reaching policy divergence between the Flemish and French Communities for education policy, and a beginning of divergence in health care. Radical changes in Flemish education policy have redefined the role of the state. In health care, divergence grows in terms of regulating access to the medical professions and de. ning the output of medical care. The explanation for this policy divergence lies in political factors more than in policy-related features. Political entrepreneurs play a determining role in seizing upon opportunities to trigger and support change
Convergence (economics · Divergence (linguistics · Economic growth · Economics · Education policy · Flemish · Geography · Health care · Higher education · Higher education policy · Policy studies · Political science · Politics · Public policy · Sociology · State (computer science · Healthcare innovation and challenges · Law · Policy Transfer and Learning · Public Administration · Social Policy and Reform Studies · Health Policy
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Prerequisites Versus Diffusion
| Unique citing works | 11 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,73 |
| Citation span | 2011 - 2026 (16) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 11 |