Handbook of public policy in Asia / edited by Ora-orn Poocharoen (Founding Director, Piyapong Boossabong, Associate Professor of Public Policy) and Pobsook Chamchong (Assistant Professor of Public Policy and Local Governance, School of Public Policy, Chiang Mai University, Thailand).

Format:

Book

Contributor:

ʻŌ̜raʻō̜n Phūčhārœ̄n, editor.

Piyaphong Butsabong, editor.

Pobsook Chamchong, editor.

Edward Elgar Publishing, publisher.

Series:

Handbooks of research on public policy

Handbooks of research on public policy series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Policy sciences--Asia.

Policy sciences.

Equality--Asia.

Equality.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (560 pages)

Place of Publication:

Northampton : Edward Elgar Publishing, 2025.

Summary:

"This expansive Handbook provides a detailed, comprehensive, and current study of Asian public policy and governance. Exploring inequalities across the continent, it outlines policy knowledge production, shedding light on sustainability, innovation, inclusive development, well-being, and climate justice in Asia. Bringing together renowned experts in the field, the Handbook investigates the evolution of public policy in Asia, including the rise and fall of a specifically Asian ethos. It also demonstrates the contextual characteristics of a comprehensive spectrum of Asian countries of differing regional and international significance and size, including Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, the Philippines, South Korea, Singapore, Thailand and beyond. Contributing authors address the institutional and historical embeddedness of policymaking, covering philosophical approaches, technological participation and ideational tensions. They examine Asia's global policy leadership in the 21st century, discussing important developments including the impact of cultural forces in driving narcotics policy and the role of women in Asian policymaking. The Handbook of Public Policy in Asia is an essential tool for students and scholars in Asian politics and public policy, public administration and political science. Its unique insights into Asian policy styles and norms will greatly benefit politicians and practitioners"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Contents: Preface

1. Introduction to public policy in asia / Ora-orn Poocharoen, Piyapong Boossabong and Pobsook Chamchong

Part I: Spirit of public policy in asia

2. Paradigms of public policy and governance in asia: From ancient administration to smart sustainable futures / Ora-orn Poocharoen

3. Is there an asian public policy process?: Understanding the institutional and historical embeddedness of policy-making / Vishal Narain

4. Policy styles and norms in asia: A critical and interpretive reflection / Piyapong Boossabong, Noe John Joseph E. Sacramento and Antonio D. Salazar Jr.

5. Asia's global policy leadership in the twenty-first century: Integration of spirituality, science and policy / Naresh Singh and Devesh Gupta

6. Challenges of policy process in the face of technocracy and high inequalities across asia / Noe John Joseph E. Sacramento and Piyapong Boossabong

7. Exploring the landscape of public policy knowledge production in asia: Some observations / Theerapat Ungsuchaval, Wasin Punthong, Chumphol Aunphattanasilp and Chatchada Kumlungpat

8. Beyond policy science and the emergence of critical policy studies in asia / Noe John Joseph E. Sacramento

Part II: Public policy across the region: Towards asia rising?

9. Public policy for sustainability in asia / Kris Hartley 10. Crafting innovative policy design: practices from policy labs in Asia / Pobsook Chamchong, Yay Chann and Antonio D. Salazar Jr.

11. Inclusive development policy in asia / William P. Kittredge and Leilong Ma

12. Public policy for enhancing well-being across asia: Mental health, happiness, and life satisfaction / Arnut Promthed, Phanuphat Chattragul, Kasina Sundhagul and Daniel Chi-Fung Yeung

13. The emergence of social enterprises and their role in public policy in asia / Dhino B. Geges, Noe John Joseph E. Sacramento and Niña Rose P. Robles

14. Where are the women? Locating women in the policy-making process in asia / Claire Ed Bacong

15. From failed drug wars to faith-based rehabs: How cultural forces drive narcotics policy directions in asia / Clyde Ben A. Gacayan

16. Climate policy, justice, and electoral promises: Comparative perspectives from asia / Thida Chaiyapa, Watcharapol Supajakwattana, Anna Christi Suwardi and Hamad Hasul Khan

Part III: Public policy in east asia

17. Public policy in China: Navigating political particularity and global convergence / Ya Li and Jianzi He

18. Public policy in Japan: The continuous search for a blend of japan and the west / Koichi Kawai, So Morikawa and Shunsaku Komatsuzaki

19. Public policy in taiwan: Harnessing technology and deliberative participation / Yu-Ying Kuo

20. Public policy in south korea: A politico-historical perspective on industrial and unification policy development / Wasin Punthong and Purawich Watanasukh

21. Public policy in mongolia: Addressing the nation's dual identity as a modern state and a nomadic society / Oyun-Erdene Chuluunbaatar

Part IV: Public policy in southeast asia

22. Evolution of policy-making in singapore: From pragmatism to citizen- centricity / Celia Lee

23. Public policy in the philippines: Taking the road less traveled toward decentering experts and power / Noe John Joseph E. Sacramento, Antonio D. Salazar Jr. and Clyde Ben A. Gacayan

24. Complex layering policy process in indonesia: Understanding ideational tensions between state-centralism and liberalism / Muhammad Hali Aprimadya and Yahya Zakaria

25. Indonesian policy landscape: The emphasis on philosophy, religion and cultural foundations in policy-making / Hanna Nur Afifah Yogar

26. Unpacking the dynamics of public policy in thailand: From centralization to innovation / Theerapat Ungsuchaval

27. Public policy in myanmar: Within and beyond military interventions / Tun Min Oo

Part V: Public policy in south asia

28. Public policy in India: Overview and insights on national intellectual property rights policy / Ajay K Sharma

29. Public policy in bhutan: Balancing global visions and aspirations of gross national happiness / Phuntsho Wangdi

30. Public policy in Bangladesh: Confronting top-down, incremental, and political interference / Naznin Islam and Maruf Hasan Rumi

31. Public policy in nepal: The transition towards empowerment and participatory governance / Yay Chann and Hsu Myat Yadanar Thein.

Notes:

Description based on print record.

ISBN:

9781035319602 (e-book)

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