International Public Administrations in Global Public Policy: Sources and Effects of Bureaucratic Influence

The book examines the rise and agency of International Organizations (IOs) and their bureaucratic bodies, the International Public Administrations (IPAs), as a reflection of an ongoing transfer of political authority and power from the domestic to the international level. It shows that IPAs represent actors with autonomy and resources that allow them to exert an independent influence on global policy-making processes and outputs.

Format: Hardback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 18 November 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The rise and agency of International Organizations (IOs) and their bureaucratic bodies, the International Public Administrations (IPAs), are explored in depth in this comprehensive examination. It reveals how these organizations are increasingly assuming a significant role in the transfer of political authority and power from the domestic to the international level. The book demonstrates that IPAs are not mere extensions of national governments but independent actors with their own autonomy and resources, enabling them to exert a substantial influence on global policy-making processes and outcomes.

To capture IPAs as an empirical phenomenon, the book employs a combination of novel conceptual lenses and research design. It adopts an open, theoretically and methodologically diverse approach, emphasizing the importance of considering IPAs as significant actors in global public policy beyond the confines of the nation-state. By examining the roles, functions, and strategies of IPAs, the book offers valuable insights into the complex dynamics of international governance and the evolving landscape of global public policy.

This book is of paramount interest to students, scholars, and practitioners in the fields of Public Policy and Public Administration, International Relations, International Political Economy, and Organizational Studies. It provides a rich and nuanced understanding of the evolving role of IPAs in shaping the global political and economic landscape, and offers valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities that arise in this context.

Weight: 670g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032346731