The failures of the governance of food systems in the past has led to the exposure of vulnerabilities within today’s food systems. Thus, rethinking how food systems are planned is imperative to ensuring food security in the future. This thesis aims to assess the progress of the implementation of Södertälje municipality’s food supply strategy, as well as understanding key barriers and catalysts to implementing sustainable and resilient food systems at a local level. Through semi-formal interviews and a literature review, key insights into food systems governance were discerned. The food supply strategy of Södertälje municipality has begun to be implemented. However, barriers have occurred that have caused the implementation to be slower than anticipated. These barriers are lack of communication regarding the roles and responsibilities within the municipality, co-ordinational issues, the boundaries of municipal authority, a lack of internal alignment, a lack of time and resources, and too few follow-ups. However, these have been offset by catalysts that can help to navigate how implementation can be remedied in the future. These catalysts are champions of policy, a strong policy base and history within the municipality, and political support. The thesis concludes by asserting that increased communication of the strategy, and the clear delegation of goals and responsibilities would enhance implementation in the future. / Misslyckanden i styrningen av livsmedelssystem historiskt har lett till att sårbarheter i dagens livsmedelssystemen har exponerats. Därför är det absolut nödvändigt att tänka om hur livsmedelssystem planeras för att säkerställa livsmedelssäkerhet i framtiden. Detta examensarbete syftar till att bedöma hur Södertälje kommuns implementeringen av dess livsmedelsförsörjningsstrategi fortskrider, samt att förstå viktiga barriärer och katalysatorer för att skapa hållbara och resilienta livsmedelssystem på lokal nivå. Genom semi-formella intervjuer och en litteraturstudie kunde viktiga insikter om styrning av livsmedelssystem upptäckas. Södertälje kommuns livsmedelsförsörjningsstrategi har börjat genomföras det har dock uppstått hinder som har gjort att implementeringen har gått långsammare än tänkt. Dessa barriärer är främst bristande kommunikation kring roller och ansvar inom kommunen, logistiska frågor, gränser för kommunala befogenheter, bristande intern förankring, brist på tid och resurser samt bristande uppföljningar av strategin. Dessa hinder har dock motverkats av katalysatorer som kan hjälpa till att navigera hur implementeringen kan förbättras i framtiden. Dessa katalysatorer är eldsjälar inom kommunen, en stark policybas och historia inom kommunen samt politiskt stöd. Examensarbetet avslutas med att hävda att ökad kommunikation av strategin och tydligare delegeringen av mål och ansvar skulle förbättra implementeringen i framtiden.

This dissertation argues that stormwater management is fragmented both at that vertical fragmentation (at the level of intergovernmental relations) and horizontal fragmentation (within the level of governments). The first essay focuses on the institutional arrangements used by states to implement stormwater management policies. Building on the race to the bottom literature, I examine the impact of the institutional arrangement centralization on state water quality in California, Texas, Virginia, and Minnesota. A five-year (2013-2018) permitting cycle was used to analyze five dimensions: formalism, coercion, education, prioritization, and accommodation.There is an inverse relationship between the quality of stormwater and the degree of centralization in the institutional arrangements adopted by state governments to implement their stormwater management policies. The second essay focuses on a local government's decision to join an inter-local agreement to comply with federal/state stormwater management policies. Building on the transaction cost framework, the study used a cross-sectional design to analyze a case study. The case study consists of 119 cities subjected to stormwater regulation requirements in northern Texas during 2017. The dependent variable is the membership of the regional inter-local agreement, and the independent variables are the number of neighboring cities and population density. Community wealth, public works spending, stormwater fees, government type, and the percent of the population over 65 were used as control variables. Logistic regression was used for data analysis. This study concludes that the increase in the number of neighboring regulated local governments is associated with an increase in the likelihood of a decision by the regulated local government to join an interlocal agreement (ILA), as well as finding that an increase in the population density is associated with an increase in the likelihood of a decision by the regulated local government to join the ILA. In addition, the study found that the type of government also affects a decision to enter into a cooperative relationship to meet the regulative burdens associated with implementing the stormwater management policies imposed by state/federal governments. The results found in this dissertation contribute to bridging the gap in our knowledge on the impact of the institutional framework adopted by the states to implement environmental policy through empirically evaluating the effect of institutional arrangements (as represented in the States general MS4 permits) on the policy output (reducing the level of stormwater pollution).

This study is an investigation into water management policies in South Africa, their effect on water users and the perceptions users have of these policies. The investigation begins with an exposition of concepts such as water demand management (WDM), as well as integrated water resource management (IWRM). A sub-discourse of the main theme is the societal tendency to neglect its common property. Garret Hardin's groundbreaking observations on the "tragedy of the commons" (1968) are explored in an effort to locate issues of relevance in effective water management strategies. In contemplating the commons, it is evident that aspects of morality and ethics are involved. The morality of a society be it in a global or national context, seems to manifest itself in legislation and policies, and in the way these are implemented. The relevance of good governance, hydropolitics and sustainable development is also discussed to provide the necessary theoretical background to an understanding of the relationship between consumers and the water commons. Access to safe drinking water is protected in the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa Act, 108 of 1996. Flowing from the government's obligation to take reasonable legislative and other measures to achieve the progressive realisation of fundamental human rights stipulated in section 27(2) of the Constitution, the challenge since 1994 has been to provide access to water for all inhabitants and to manage the available water resources effectively. Furthermore, the objective of subsequent water legislation such as the National Water Act, 36 of 1998 and regulatory plans, like the National Water Resource Strategy has been to incorporate international trends in water governance. The Department of Water and Environmental Affairs (DWEA) divided South Africa into 19 regions, called water management areas (WMA). In this study, attention is focused on what constitutes a catchment and how a catchment management agency (CMA) governs its water resources. A description is provided of the functions of water user associations (WUAs) and how ththe Lower Orange Catchment Management Area is, for example, the blueprint from which stakeholders develop their goals. In this study, the water situation in the Lower Orange Water Management Area is under scrutiny. The focus is on the three main institutional components of water management (the Lower Orange catchment management, the Upington Islands Water User Association [UIWUA] and the //Khara Hais Local Municipality). The progress of the establishment of the Lower Orange Catchment Management Agency is outlined over a period of five years. Meanwhile, the Upington Islands Water User Association was developed and this has grown in stature. The work being done by these institutions is investigated by looking at grassroots effects, especially in respect of irrigation activities. The unique water management circumstances of the //Khara Hais Local Municipality are then investigated along with the plans outlined in their Integrated Development Plan {lOP) and their Water Services Development Plane Internal Strategic Perspective (ISP) of(WSDP). Because local irrigation operations consume most of the available surface water in the Lower Orange Water Management Area, irrigation farmers and their activities warrant closer attention. A historical overview is given of the development of irrigation in the region followed by an assessment of the role of two of the most prominent historical figures in Upington, Reverend Adriaan Schroder and Abraham "Holbors" September. Ultimately, however, the focus falls on the current state of irrigation in the area. It is possible to distinguish between the approach of large commercial farming operations and that of smaller irrigation farming units to irrigation. Specific attention is given to the perceptions of irrigation farmers as far as the policies and legislation pertaining to water issues is concerned. This study will hopefully provide the Department of Water and Environmental Affairs(DWEA), //Khara Hais Local Municipality and organised agriculture with some recommendations on efficient integrated water management strategies. It might well be of value to other municipalities who are experiencing similar problems. The aim has been to identify typical problems and potential disputes between water management institutions and relevant role-players. / Thesis (Ph.D. (Public Management and Administration))--North-West University, Vaal Triangle Campus, 2010.

This study is an investigation into water management policies in South Africa, their effect on water users and the perceptions users have of these policies. The investigation begins with an exposition of concepts such as water demand management (WDM), as well as integrated water resource management (IWRM). A sub-discourse of the main theme is the societal tendency to neglect its common property. Garret Hardin's groundbreaking observations on the "tragedy of the commons" (1968) are explored in an effort to locate issues of relevance in effective water management strategies. In contemplating the commons, it is evident that aspects of morality and ethics are involved. The morality of a society be it in a global or national context, seems to manifest itself in legislation and policies, and in the way these are implemented. The relevance of good governance, hydropolitics and sustainable development is also discussed to provide the necessary theoretical background to an understanding of the relationship between consumers and the water commons. Access to safe drinking water is protected in the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa Act, 108 of 1996. Flowing from the government's obligation to take reasonable legislative and other measures to achieve the progressive realisation of fundamental human rights stipulated in section 27(2) of the Constitution, the challenge since 1994 has been to provide access to water for all inhabitants and to manage the available water resources effectively. Furthermore, the objective of subsequent water legislation such as the National Water Act, 36 of 1998 and regulatory plans, like the National Water Resource Strategy has been to incorporate international trends in water governance. The Department of Water and Environmental Affairs (DWEA) divided South Africa into 19 regions, called water management areas (WMA). In this study, attention is focused on what constitutes a catchment and how a catchment management agency (CMA) governs its water resources. A description is provided of the functions of water user associations (WUAs) and how ththe Lower Orange Catchment Management Area is, for example, the blueprint from which stakeholders develop their goals. In this study, the water situation in the Lower Orange Water Management Area is under scrutiny. The focus is on the three main institutional components of water management (the Lower Orange catchment management, the Upington Islands Water User Association [UIWUA] and the //Khara Hais Local Municipality). The progress of the establishment of the Lower Orange Catchment Management Agency is outlined over a period of five years. Meanwhile, the Upington Islands Water User Association was developed and this has grown in stature. The work being done by these institutions is investigated by looking at grassroots effects, especially in respect of irrigation activities. The unique water management circumstances of the //Khara Hais Local Municipality are then investigated along with the plans outlined in their Integrated Development Plan {lOP) and their Water Services Development Plane Internal Strategic Perspective (ISP) of(WSDP). Because local irrigation operations consume most of the available surface water in the Lower Orange Water Management Area, irrigation farmers and their activities warrant closer attention. A historical overview is given of the development of irrigation in the region followed by an assessment of the role of two of the most prominent historical figures in Upington, Reverend Adriaan Schroder and Abraham "Holbors" September. Ultimately, however, the focus falls on the current state of irrigation in the area. It is possible to distinguish between the approach of large commercial farming operations and that of smaller irrigation farming units to irrigation. Specific attention is given to the perceptions of irrigation farmers as far as the policies and legislation pertaining to water issues is concerned. This study will hopefully provide the Department of Water and Environmental Affairs(DWEA), //Khara Hais Local Municipality and organised agriculture with some recommendations on efficient integrated water management strategies. It might well be of value to other municipalities who are experiencing similar problems. The aim has been to identify typical problems and potential disputes between water management institutions and relevant role-players. / Thesis (Ph.D. (Public Management and Administration))--North-West University, Vaal Triangle Campus, 2010.

Decentralization leads to functional and financial devolution of authority, induces more transparency in the system and puts emphasis on local needs. It creates platforms to voice and institutionalize the interests of various groups, and comes nearer to the public by making all tiers of government accountable directly to the people. However, several complexities govern this effort in India. First, implementation involves several official agencies, creating administrative gaps, lack of coordination and fiscal complexities. Second, Indian society is largely agrarian and rural marked by divisions of religion, caste and economic class. Third, the socially vulnerable and poor are often trapped in interlocking economic transactions with affluent landlords making it difficult for them to go for collective change. This research critically evaluates these dynamics taking the case example of the Mahatma Gandhi Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGREGS). We followed a threefold methodology in order to understand the policy dynamics, namely, stakeholders’ interviews, primary survey data analysis and secondary data analysis. Case studies were useful in understanding policy implementation dynamics through field observations. The multi-level regression results reflected co-existence of agriculture and MGREGS dynamics, with their own rules and objectives, apparently contradictory, but leading to social and economic equilibrium. Searching explanations for these contradictory results led us to two larger understandings: 1) Actors are seen to take rational decisions based on local socio-politico-economic understandings of the world. 2) These decisions are, however, at multiple levels and at multiple action spaces. Institutional rational choice perspective proposed by Ostrom (1999) corroborated these findings. Latent variable path analysis results indicated the dynamics of civil society and administrative bureaucracy as a negotiated equilibrium that has the potential to transform governance. The process of institutional evolution was through endogenous institutional change process as proposed by Grief and Laitin (2004). Furthermore, the effect of socio-structural factors on institutional structures was observed. The results indicated two major understandings: 1) the formation and effectiveness of institutional structures were dependent on social capital and in turn on social structures and networks 2) the influence of formal institutional structures on local governance and social dynamics affect the governance network formation (Hertting, 2001). Scenario-wise regression analyses results revealed that the effort to improve social capital of the groups through governance procedures need to be mediated through ‘local’ social structures. Agent based model results indicated the following: 1) regulatory dynamics need not necessarily follow the trend of socio-economic dynamics. Instead, they were in line with advocacy dynamics (Sabatier, 1988), which in turn depend on the social structures and networks. 2) regulatory strategies were endogenous institutional rational choices, given the existing socio-economic structures and networks of the society. Hence, Institutional theories were observed to be instrumental in understanding the policy implementation dynamics in democratic decentralization setup.

我國「文化創意產業發展法」於2010年三讀通過，根據第3條之定義，文化創意產業共計15類產業，及一款經中央主關機關指定之產業。法令規章所建構之文化創意產業類別體制，於文化創意產業政策實務推動中之執行完整度，扮演著極為重要角色。 本研究爰從文獻分析，針對文化創意產業政策計畫演變，比較我國與韓國文化創意產業制度設計。在個案選取上，以珠寶產業為例，探究文化創意產業政策執行實務，說明官僚組織設計，對文化創意產業政策執行影響的情形，並提出若干省思及相關建議。 / Taiwan's "Cultural Creative Industry development act" was adopted in 2010 after the third reading. According to the definition in article 3, there are a total of 15 types of industries that are classified as part of the "Cultural Creative Industry" , as well as other industries designated by the Central Competent Authority. The classification system of the Cultural Creative Industry decreed in the regulations plays an extremely important role in implementing the promotion of practical Cultural Creative Industry policies. The present study aims to elucidate the changes in policy planning of the Cultural Creative Industry through a literature review and compare the design of Taiwan's Cultural Creative Industry policies with those of South Korea. The jewelry industry was selected as a study case to investigate the practicality of policy implementation of the Cultural Creative Industry, explain the influences on the policy implementation by the design of the bureaucratic organization, and propose a number of reflections and related suggestions.

The central issue of this study revolves around public participation in the making and implementation of policy in Mauritius, particularly at the Port Louis’ local government. Public participation is regarded as one of the milestones of democracy and local governance. Local government provides an ideal forum for allowing participatory democracy to flourish as it is closest to the inhabitants. The question of what are the levels of public participation in the making and implementation of policy in Mauritius with reference to the Port Louis’ local government formed the core element of the problem statement of the thesis. Following this, the hypothesis is stated. Attention is devoted on the four objectives of the research questions: What are the key concepts that relate to public participation in the making and implementation of policy at local government level; what impact does the Constitution of the Republic of Mauritius Amendment, 2003 (Act 124 of 2003) and the New Local Government Act, 2005 (Act 23 of 2005) have on public participation in the making and implementation of policy in Mauritius, particularly at the Port Louis’ local government and what modes of public participation are used in the making and implementation of policy at the Port Louis’ local government; and what are the main factors that influence public participation in the making and implementation of policy at the Port Louis’ local government? Within the thesis, the research findings obtained from the questionnaire; and the interviews are analysed and interpreted. Ultimately, in view of the arguments presented in this thesis an attempt was made to provide some recommendations on public participation in the making and implementation of policy in Mauritius, particularly at the Port Louis’ local government. / Public Administration / D.P.A)

A growing body of research has emphasised the social processes by which teachers – who are curriculum policy implementing agents – are trained and supported on how to practically implement policies in the classroom. Yet, little attention has been paid to the factors that influence teachers’ interpretation of curriculum policy and how their understanding of policy implementation influences the ways in which they respond to policies. Some research has already been done on the implementation of curriculum policies in schools, with findings centred largely on the disjuncture between policy and practice. Research has also established that much of what teachers are doing in the classroom does not reflect policy. Although teachers have opportunities to enhance the implementation of policy, there are also factors that negatively influence their implementation of educational policy. This is basically because of the gap between the policy makers and the implementing agents. The lack of a shared understanding between these two stakeholders’ results in a perception of policy as a set of strict rules and procedures meant to be followed by teachers. This study aims to develop an understanding of what influences teachers in their attempts to implement the curriculum policy on environmental education in the classroom. The study further aims to gain an understanding, from the practitioners’ perspectives, of how policy implementation challenges their habitual patterns of teaching and schooling and whether, to them, this implementation seems to threaten the conventional disciplinary curricular structures of fixed timetables and depending on textbooks, and leaves little room for outdoor or hands-on activities. The focus on teachers is motivated by the fact that they are the primary curriculum implementers in schools and as such, are expected to play a significant role in implementing the curriculum according to policy. This study advocates an interdisciplinary approach to implementing environmental education policy in teaching and learning in the Natural Sciences. This entails environmental education becoming part of the curriculum, and being taught as a cross-curricula component. In this context, environmental education will form part of teaching and learning in every learning area of the curriculum for the General Education and Training band of the South African education system. What this means for teachers is that they have to integrate environmental concepts or topics within their respective learning areas, and that they have to follow a learner-centred approach that allows learners the opportunity to become active participants, responsible for their own learning. This implies that, for learners to develop knowledge, skills, and correct attitudes regarding the environment, teachers have to use available, local teaching materials or resources. As the classroom becomes free from traditional teaching styles, learners become active and take responsibility for their own learning. They discuss and share ideas with one another, and the teacher becomes the facilitator of the teaching and learning process. / Curriculum and Instructional Studies / D. Ed. (Curriculum Studies)

著眼於全球生態與環境急速惡化之困境，環保政策成為各國政府傾力推動與執行的核心政策。企圖經由政策規劃與有效執行，達成教育社會大眾、進行社會行為變遷、保護全球生態的終極目標。環保署於2002年開始推動的限制使用塑膠袋政策即為一例。然而，限用政策通動力時至今，於2004年級2005年宣告部分政策停止執行。事實證明，限用政策之推廣與擴散受到阻礙。本研究為了尋求受阻原因，針對台北市文山區模範鄰里進行深度訪談研究，以及個案分析研究，希冀釐清限用政策執行障礙。 本研究針對政策行銷推廣擴散之面向，結合社會學研究方案中之創新擴散模式，以及政策行銷推廣模式，發現意見領袖之傳播途徑唯一有效影響社會大眾行為習慣之管道。歸納分析Everett M. Rogers曾進行的四個成功個案，發現有效之政策推廣及執行必須長期宣導、採行非強制性政策規劃與推廣、取得意見領袖高度認同、運用實際經驗影響與溝通模式，方能有效影響社會大眾，成功進行社會行為變遷，以利各項新政策運作執行。 　　本研究針對社區鄰里範圍內之研究分析得知，台北市政府進行限用政策推廣過程，未能妥適運用意見領袖傳播管道，同時礙於社會系絡與文化之差異，無法完全依循個案分析所歸納之各項成功運作因素，可能因此而導致限用政策未能達成預期目標。其中癥結包含：由上而下政策規畫可能無法運用由下而上之政策執行；限用政策未能取得意見領袖認同；政策宣導推廣時程可能過不足；強制規範性之政策規範可能引發反彈等等。因此，限用政策雖然應用了意見領袖的推廣宣導途徑，但是可能基於上述因素而導致政策推廣僅能達成部分預期目標。未來若能針對受阻因素適度修正，加強政策宣導與推廣工作，責各項環保政策可望能順利執行。 / Environmental Protection Policies play the magnificent role in the field of public policy since the environmental pollutions are getting worse and worse in the 21st Century. Environmental Protection Administration, Expectative Yuan (ROC) Taiwan had implemented the Forbidden to Use the Plastic Bag Policy since 2002 in order to protect the nature environment in Taiwan. However, part of this policy had been stop since 2004. There must some problems happened to make this policy incomplete, and this is also the research question. This research discovers that the Opinion-Leadership Communication Model, which is from the combination of the diffusion of innovations and public policy marketing, could be the most efficient communication path between the government and the public to implement the public policy. Through the further analysis of four successful cases adapted by Everett M. Rogers, there are several important elements, including long time to diffuse, no restricted policy, trust from the opinion leader, and experienced influence model, can make the policy implementation successful. The research findings offer the reasonable repressions for the fail of the Forbidden to Use of Plastic Bag. First of all, the policy marketing time is too short. Secondly, most of the local opinion leaders could not really understand this policy or even trust it. Thirdly, the bottom-up policy implementation model does not work with the top-down policy formation. Finally, the main purpose of this policy is to trigger the social change of the green shopping behavior, and the restricted policy implementation could not only fail, but also get more misunderstandings or complains from the public. The proper modifications shall direct a right way for this policy.

國民住宅社區的興建，原是政府為了解決地狹人稠所造成之環境惡化，以及舒緩都市住宅需求的壓力所採取的社會福利措施，並由政府完全肩負起國民住宅社區管理維護之責任。然而，當政府面臨無法以有限的資源滿足住戶龐大需求的「雙環困境」時，便開始採取國民住宅社區轉型政策，試將國民住宅社區管理維護業務真正回歸社區自管自治。然而，臺北市國民住宅社區轉型政策執行已逾4年，轉型進度均未達到預期目標，本研究從政策執行影響因素的角度，以「政策本身因素」、「執行機關與人員因素」、「標的人口因素」、「環境因素」等四個面向分別切入探討轉型政策執行結果不如預期之原因與困難。 本研究採取的研究方法為質化研究取向的文獻探討法、深度訪談法及參與觀察法，兼採量化研究中問卷調查法之敘述性統計方法，透過27篇訪談大綱、訪談逐字稿及42篇參與觀察紀錄，深入瞭解影響轉型政策執行之因素及執行困難之原因。經研究發現，轉型政策執行不順利的原因： 一、在「政策本身因素」方面，係受到政策本身明確性不足、欠缺法令上之強制性、欠缺國民住宅社區住戶贊成政策的誘因機制、以及相關法令、經費、人力、資訊等資源不完備等影響。 二、在「執行機關與人員因素」方面，係受到執行機關彼此間權責分配不明、執行人員結構性問題、欠缺促使執行人員推動轉型政策適當的誘因機制、執行人員欠缺專業能力以外的訓練等影響。 三、在「標的人口因素」方面，係受到住戶抱持仰賴政府管理的態度、國民住宅社區管理維護基金幾乎用罄或太過龐大、住戶組成分子參差不齊、原國民住宅社區管理委員會未運作或不配合轉型政策執行等影響。 四、在「環境因素」方面，係受到政策執行的監督情況仍有不足、未型塑支持轉型政策之外在環境等影響。 在改進建議方面： 一、對涉及「政策本身因素」問題方面，應將轉型政策的具體內涵、利弊得失、影響等加以統整、加速住宅法通過時程、相關法令不完備或有疑義之處，執行機關應統一解釋、轉型政策的相關資訊可從多個管道提供等。 二、對涉及「執行機關與人員因素」問題方面，應成立轉型政策的溝通平台、保障執行人員成功推動轉型政策之輔導轉業、建立執行人員推動轉型政策適當的誘因機制、加強執行人員專業能力以外的訓練等。 三、對涉及「標的人口因素」問題方面，應強化社區自管自治的重要性、針對不同性質的國民住宅社區，採取不同的宣導作法、加強執行機關、人員與住戶間的溝通、化解國民住宅社區管理委員會與住戶間歧見等。 四、對涉及「環境因素」問題方面，政策執行機關應適時提出協助、加強大眾傳播媒體的宣導等。