A5082258625- Policy Transfer and Learning
- Public Policy and Administration Research
- Forest Management and Policy
- Sustainability and Climate Change Governance
- Evaluation and Performance Assessment
- Innovative Approaches in Technology and Social Development
- Political Influence and Corporate Strategies
- Nonprofit Sector and Volunteering
- Climate Change Policy and Economics
- Political Systems and Governance
- Social Policy and Reform Studies
- Smart Cities and Technologies
- Conservation, Biodiversity, and Resource Management
- Economic and Environmental Valuation
- Diverse Aspects of Tourism Research
- Qualitative Comparative Analysis Research
- Canadian Policy and Governance
- Climate change impacts on agriculture
- Delphi Technique in Research
- Environmental and Social Impact Assessments
- Environmental Impact and Sustainability
- E-Government and Public Services
- Social Acceptance of Renewable Energy
- demographic modeling and climate adaptation
- Community Development and Social Impact
Michigan Technological University
2016-2025
Natural Resources Canada
2006-2010
Canadian Forest Service
1999-2010
Cornell University
2009
University of Victoria
2009
Canadian Natural Resources
2007
Abstract Policy makers cannot consider all evidence relevant to policy. They use two shortcuts—emotions and beliefs understand problems “rational” ways of establishing the best on solutions—to act quickly in complex, multilevel policy‐making environments. Many studies only address one part this problem. Improving supply helps reduce scientific policy maker uncertainty. However, also combine their with limited ambiguity by choosing several possible solve a We insight solutions designed “close...
In a crisis, almost-instant choices about who to trust or distrust could make difference between life and death. Trust is necessary for cooperation, coordination, social order, reduce the need coercive state imposition. During pandemic, people experts help them understand respond problem, governments coordinate policy instruments levels of coercion, citizens as they cooperate minimize infection. We compare these general requirements with specific developments in UK US, identifying: variable...
Thirty‐five years ago Arnold Meltsner observed that professional policy analysts in the U.S. government undertook several roles policy‐making process, most common of which involved “technical” information processing while others were more “political” nature. Although still prescient, recent empirical studies work have found little evidence predominance technicians ranks employed public bureaucracies. However, only very weak and partial exists on situation countries, descriptions nature often...
Assisted migration has been proposed as one tool to reduce some of the negative ecological consequences climate change. The idea is move species locations that could better suit them climatically in future. Although humanmediated movements are not a recent phenomenon, assisted lately source debate, particular within conservation biology circles. In this paper, we outline major perspectives help define differing views on and shed light ethical roots debate context Canadian forests. We...
The past decade has seen a rapid rise in the number of policy innovation labs (PILs). PILs that are found both inside and outside government address wide range social issues. Many share few distinct common characteristics: commitment to design-thinking methodology, focus on applying experimental approaches testing measuring efficacy comprehensive public intervention program prototypes, use user-centric techniques stakeholders design process. In this introduction special issue PILs, we begin...
Abstract Governments, world-wide, are preoccupied with avoiding policy failure. A high level of capacity is considered one indicator addressing this issue. Canada typical most countries where policy-related work tends to be centralized within its national capital city (Ottawa). There have been criticisms that on-the-ground perspectives not conceded in decisions. Given the vast size and decentralization power, very little research has dedicated conducted regions whether it contributes...
Abstract Governments face many challenges in maintaining effective policymaking capacity as their governance activities alter and change. The emergence of a gap between government aspirations street-level conditions for policy workers can lead to an increased likelihood poor outcomes. Maintaining strong such public services is critical factor avoiding various kinds failures. Very little large-scale empirical research has been dedicated the study contemporary work, however, making it...
The literature on policy analysis and advice has not generally explored differences in the analytical tasks techniques practiced within government or between government-based non-government-based analysts. A more complete picture of roles played by analysts appraisal is needed if nature contemporary work formulation activities to be better understood. This article addresses both these gaps literature. Using data from a set original surveys conducted 2006–2013 into provision at national...
Abstract The U.S. Endangered Species Act (ESA) requires that the “best available scientific and commercial data” be used to protect imperiled species from extinction preserve biodiversity. However, it does not provide specific guidance on how apply this mandate. Scientific data can uncertain controversial, particularly regarding delineation hybridization issues. Fish Wildlife Service (FWS) had an evolving hybrid policy guide protection decisions for individuals of origin. Currently, is in...
This paper compares rank-and-file policy-based Canadian federal 
 government employees both in the National Capital Region and regions. Data was collected from an online survey, results find a number of significant differences between two groups terms demographics, tasks, attitudes. We conclude that regional oriented policy tasks are carried out by relatively few people this group is, at best, on margins what could be considered to work. These may have impact government’s overall capacity.
Abstract Despite all the attention paid to topic of policy analysis, actual work analysts in government is little investigated and known ( C olebatch , ; R adin ). This true not only at national level, which has been subject most existing studies, but especially sub‐national where substantial powers rest. In order address this gap, article presents evidence from first, large‐scale set surveys anadian federal, provincial territorial analysts, examining similarities differences their work....
Wellstead, A. M., M. Howlett, and J. Rayner. 2013. The neglect of governance in forest sector vulnerability assessments: structural-functionalism "black box" problems climate change adaptation planning. Ecology Society 18(3): 23. https://doi.org/10.5751/ES-05685-180323
Abstract When, why and how do policy mixes change evolve? Much of the contemporary interest in such is focused on distinguishing simple policies from more complex mixes, evaluating relationships between single multiple tools within a mix, developing criteria to assess likely performance particular mixes. These are important necessary analytical tasks. However, another required step understanding understand evolve over time determine whether any changes an improvement. In this paper, we...
Scientists often worry that their evidence is not used properly in the policy-making process. Their main response to change supply of reduce policymaker uncertainty. They should focus more on ambiguity, combining and persuasion help policymakers define policy problem. To do so, they need understand process which engage. cannot so alone. Policy scholars can help, by articulating practical value theories. most effectively, state clearly "causal mechanisms" For example, what causes pay...