How Information Matters: Networks and Public Policy Innovation. By Kathleen Hale. Washington, DC: Georgetown University Press, 2011. Pp. x+230. $29.95 (paper). ISBN 978-1-589-01-700-9.

2012 ◽  
Vol 82 (3) ◽  
pp. 392-394
Author(s):  
Natalie Greene
Keyword(s):  
Public Policy ◽  
Policy Innovation ◽  
Washington Dc ◽  
Georgetown University

The Politics of Ideas and the Spread of Enterprise Zones. By Karen Mossberger. Washington DC: Georgetown University Press, 2000. 288p. $65.00 cloth, $24.95 paper.

2001 ◽  
Vol 95 (2) ◽  
pp. 483-483
Author(s):  
Richard C. Feiock
Keyword(s):  
Public Policy ◽  
Detailed Account ◽  
Washington Dc ◽  
Enterprise Zone ◽  
Enterprise Zones ◽  
Georgetown University

This book is the latest product of Georgetown University Press's outstanding American Governance and Public Policy series. Karen Mossberger embarks upon a substantial intel- lectual effort and seeks to accomplish several tasks. First, she provides a detailed account of the evolution of the enterprise zone concept and chronicles its implementation in five states.

Taking Aim: Target Populations and the Wars on AIDS and Drugs By Mark C. Donovan. Washington, DC: Georgetown University Press, 2001. 148p. $50.00 cloth, $19.95 paper.

2002 ◽  
Vol 96 (3) ◽  
pp. 634-635
Author(s):  
Steven A. Peterson
Keyword(s):  
Public Policy ◽  
Drug Users ◽  
Social Problems ◽  
Policy Design ◽  
Public Policies ◽  
Washington Dc ◽  
Target Populations ◽  
Recent Approach ◽  
Georgetown University

One recent approach to the study of public policy has been policy design. And one component of this is the concept of target populations. Perhaps the strongest case for the importance of target populations as a focus for research has been advanced in the work of Anne Schneider and Helen Ingram. They have argued that target populations help to shape the construction of public policies. If target populations are politically weak and have negative constructions (for instance, drug users and drug dealers), then policies will tend to be harsh and punitive—penalties rather than benefits. In part, this serves political purposes, since one would get “political points” for being harsh with those who have little power and are perceived as “bad” people. In the process, bad policy may result, since the construction of target populations and policies aimed at them may have little to do with actually solving complex social problems.

Design as an Agent for Public Policy Innovation

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Federico VAZ ◽  
Sharon PRENDEVILLE
Keyword(s):  
Public Policy ◽  
Process Model ◽  
Public Policies ◽  
Policy Innovation ◽  
Design Methods ◽  
Policy Effectiveness ◽  
The Public ◽  
Dependent Activity ◽  
Effectiveness And Efficiency ◽  
Context Dependent

Described as units developing public policies in a design-oriented manner, Policy Labs are tasked to innovate to gain in policy effectiveness and efficiency. However, as public policymaking is a context-dependent activity, the way in which these novel organisations operate significantly differs. This study discusses the emergence of design approaches for policy innovation. The purpose is to map how Policy Labs in Europe introduce design approaches at distinct stages of the policymaking cycle. For this study, 30 organisations in Europe operating at various levels of government were surveyed. Based on the public policymaking process model, it investigates which design methods are Policy Labs deploying to innovate public policies. The study exposed a gap in the awareness of the utilised methods' nature. It also showed that the use of design methods is of less importance than the introduction of design mindsets for public policy innovation, namely ‘user-centredness’, ‘co-creation’, and ‘exploration’.

scholarly journals Framing the Issue

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 725-725
Author(s):  
Brian Lindberg
Keyword(s):  
Public Policy ◽  
Policy Development ◽  
Active Role ◽  
Legislative Process ◽  
Washington Dc ◽  
Older Americans ◽  
Older Americans Act ◽  
Key Stakeholders

Abstract The GSA Public Policy Advisor will facilitate a discussion about the 2020 reauthorization of the Older Americans Act with key stakeholders from Washington, DC. Also, the presentation will include perspective on GSA's active role in policy development and the legislative process.

GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY ROUND TABLE ON LANGUAGES AND LINGUISTICS 1994: EDUCATIONAL LINGUISTICS, CROSSCULTURAL COMMUNICATION, AND GLOBAL INTERDEPENDENCE.James E. Alatis (Ed.). Washington, DC: Georgetown University Press, 1994. Pp. 402. $35.00 paper.

1997 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 117-118
Author(s):  
Joan Kelly Hall
Keyword(s):  
Language Teaching ◽  
Computer Mediated Communication ◽  
Round Table ◽  
Language Teachers ◽  
Washington Dc ◽  
Mediated Communication ◽  
Educational Linguistics ◽  
Language Classroom ◽  
Georgetown University ◽  
Crosscultural Communication

This collection of 28 papers was first presented at the 1994 GURT. The theme of the conference was educational linguistics, crosscultural communication, and global interdependence. The vastness of the theme is reflected in the diversity of the chapter topics. Twelve of 28 deal with curricular issues. Of these, those by Kachru, Nyikos, D. Freeman, van Lier, Loew, and Richards discuss issues and concerns broadly related to the preparation of language teachers. D. Freeman's chapter is worthy of note because it offers an interesting discussion on the various strands of scholarship, which he suggests comprise the knowledge base of language teaching. Six of the 12 chapters center on curricular issues for the language classroom. Matters relating to the teaching of culture are dealt with by Oxford and Bamgbose. Brown discusses “responsive language teaching.” Citkina reports on innovative foreign language methods recently introduced in the Ukraine. A good discussion on computer-mediated communication and its usefulness to the language classroom is offered by Stauffer. Pica provides an excellent overview of the research on task-related learning and an equally useful discussion of its pedagogical implications.

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