Dolowitz & Marsh (2000) Flashcards
(11 cards)
What is policy transfer?
The process where knowledge about policies, institutions, or administrative arrangements from one setting is used in another.
What are the main types of policy transfer?
Voluntary (lesson-drawing) and Coercive (forced by external pressures like IMF conditions or EU directives).
What factors drive policy transfer?
Globalization, economic pressures, international institutions (IMF, World Bank, EU), ideological alignment, technological advancements.
What are the three main causes of policy failure in transfer?
Uninformed transfer, incomplete transfer, inappropriate transfer.
What is uninformed transfer?
When policymakers adopt a policy without fully understanding its operation in the original context.
What is incomplete transfer?
When crucial elements of a successful policy are not transferred, leading to failure.
What is inappropriate transfer?
When a policy is transferred without considering the differences in economic, social, political, or ideological contexts.
What is the policy transfer continuum?
A scale from purely voluntary lesson-drawing to fully coercive imposition.
What role do international organizations play in policy transfer?
They can facilitate voluntary transfer (by sharing knowledge) or enforce coercive transfer (through conditions on aid or membership).
How does policy transfer impact policy success or failure?
Successful transfer aligns with the borrowing country’s context, while failures occur when key factors are ignored.
How can policymakers ensure successful policy transfer?
By thoroughly researching the original policy, adapting it to local contexts, and ensuring complete transfer of critical elements.
