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Greaves, Justin and Grant, Wyn. (2010) Underperforming policy networks : the biopesticides network in the United Kingdom. British Politics, Vol.5 (No.1). pp. 14-40. ISSN 1746-918X

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Official URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1057/bp.2009.15

Abstract

Loosely integrated and incomplete policy networks have been neglected in the literature. They are important to consider in terms of understanding network underperformance. The effective delivery and formulation of policy requires networks that are not incomplete or underperforming. The biopesticides policy network in the United Kingdom is considered and its components identified with an emphasis on the lack of integration of retailers and environmental groups. The nature of the network constrains the actions of its agents and frustrates the achievement of policy goals. A study of this relatively immature policy network also allows for a focus on network formation. The state, via an external central government department, has been a key factor in the development of the network. Therefore, it is important to incorporate such factors more systematically into understandings of network formation. Feedback efforts from policy have increased interactions between productionist actors but the sphere of consumption remains insufficiently articulated.

Item Type:

Journal Article

Subjects:

H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General)
J Political Science > JA Political science (General)
H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor

Divisions:

Faculty of Social Sciences > Politics and International Studies

Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH):

Policy networks -- Great Britain, Pesticides -- Government policy -- Great Britain, Sustainability -- Great Britain, Pesticides industry -- Great Britain

Journal or Publication Title:

British Politics

Publisher:

Palgrave Macmillan Ltd.

ISSN:

1746-918X

Official Date:

April 2010

Dates:

Date	Event
April 2010	Published

Volume:

Vol.5

Number:

No.1

Number of Pages:

Page Range:

pp. 14-40

Identification Number:

10.1057/bp.2009.15

Status:

Peer Reviewed

Access rights to Published version:

Restricted or Subscription Access

Funder:

Rural Economy and Land Use Programme (Great Britain) (RELU)

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