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: Paperback / softback
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 IPAs have emerged as significant actors in the global arena, exerting independent influence on policy-making processes and outcomes. By adopting a novel conceptual framework and employing a diverse research design, the book showcases IPAs as active agents in global public policy, challenging the notion of their negligible role beyond the nation-state. This insightful work will appeal to a wide range of scholars, students, and practitioners in the fields of Public Policy and Public Administration, International Relations, International Political Economy, and Organizational Studies.

International Organizations (IOs) and their bureaucratic bodies, the International Public Administrations (IPAs), have witnessed a remarkable rise in their influence and agency in the global arena. This transfer of political authority and power from the domestic to the international level has been a significant development, and IPAs have emerged as key players in shaping global policy-making processes and outcomes.

In this book, we examine the rise and agency of IPAs as a reflection of this ongoing transfer of political authority and power. We argue that IPAs represent actors per se, with autonomy and resources that enable them to exert an independent influence on global policy-making processes and outputs. Providing a combination of novel conceptual lenses and research design, we aim to capture IPAs as an empirical phenomenon and demonstrate their far-reaching impact on global public policy.

Our approach is open, theoretically and methodologically diverse, seeking to understand IPAs as actors in policy-making beyond the nation-state. We explore various dimensions of IPAs, including their organizational structure, decision-making processes, and relationships with other actors in the global policy landscape. By adopting a multi-level and multi-dimensional perspective, we aim to provide a comprehensive understanding of IPAs' role in shaping the world we live in today.

One of the key findings of our research is that IPAs are far from being negligible actors in global public policy. They possess autonomy and resources that allow them to engage in policy-making at the international level, often challenging the dominance of nation-states. IPAs have developed their own expertise, networks, and strategies for influencing policy outcomes, and they have played a significant role in shaping global norms, regulations, and agreements.

Moreover, IPAs are not just passive recipients of international policy; they are active agents that contribute to the shaping of policy processes. They engage in dialogue, negotiation, and collaboration with other actors, including governments, civil society. IPAs also have the capacity to mobilize resources, including financial and technical expertise, to support their policy objectives and advocate for their interests.

In conclusion, this book examines the rise. 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. It shows that IPAs represent actors per se, with autonomy and resources that allow them to exert an independent influence on global policy-making processes and outputs. Providing a combination of novel conceptual lenses and research design to capture IPAs as an empirical phenomenon, the book takes an open, theoretically and methodologically diverse approach to show that IPAs are far from being negligible actors in global public policy and must be taken seriously as actors in policy-making beyond the nation-state.

This book will be of key interest to students, scholars, and practitioners in Public Policy and Public Administration, International Relations, International Political Economy, as well as Organizational Studies.

Weight: 424g
Dimension: 155 x 234 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032346724