Establishment and coordination of public policy objectives in the multi-level governance. The example of the EU policy against poverty Cover Image

Konkretyzacja i koordynacja celów polityki publicznej w wielopoziomowym rządzeniu. Przykład celu Unii Europejskiej w zakresie ubóstwa
Establishment and coordination of public policy objectives in the multi-level governance. The example of the EU policy against poverty

Author(s): Ryszard Szarfenberg
Subject(s): Politics, Social Sciences, Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence, Public Administration, Public Law
Published by: Szkoła Główna Handlowa w Warszawie
Keywords: multilevel governance; poverty; social exclusion; European Union; Europe 2020

Summary/Abstract: Multi-level governance is now an established field of public policy research. In this context there is a need to introduce two new concepts: substantiation of public policy goals and multi- level coordination of public policy goals. In the study based on this assumption a qualitative approach is used. Usefulness of these two concepts was proved by participatory action policy research on one specific goal substantiated and coordinated within Europe 2020 Strategy in the policy area of poverty. In the course of the research (2012-2015) the author was a representative of the network of social NGOs in the governmental body responsible for implementation of the Europe 2020 Strategy in Poland. The main action research tool was an attempt to modify the goal of poverty reduction decided by the government in 2011. In that process rich data was generated, analyzed, interpreted and used for subsequent actions. The effect of the research is a deep insight and understanding of multi-level governance process in a specific policy area and a proposal for two new concepts. Emerging new research areas were proposed and discussed.

  • Issue Year: 6/2015
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 41-56
  • Page Count: 16
  • Language: English, Polish