Description:
The industrialisation and modernisation in South Korea that followed the Second World War resulted in rapid progress in economic development, public administration, social service provision and the establishment of modern public policy.
Bringing together outstanding researchers, this book is the first to examine the theory and practice of policy analysis in South Korea. The volume explores the historical development of policy analysis, and procedures for decision making at different levels of government. Drawing on case studies, contributors consider the issues and players that affect executive and legislative branch policy analysis, as well as policy design and analysis in the public arena and the shifting role of policy and research institutes, think tanks and post-secondary institutions.
Brief description: T. J. Lah is Professor in the Department of Public Administration at Yonsei University.
Review Quotes:
"This book is a milestone in exhibiting the achievements of policy analysis in South Korea, showing both its Korean characteristics as well as its deep connections to policy analysis elsewhere." Yijia Jing, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
"This book offers insight and context to the practices of policy analysis in South Korea. It will be essential reading for academics and practitioners, both for deeper knowledge and practical application on the ground." Yu-Ying Kuo, National Taipei University, Taiwan
"This volume is a milestone achievement, expounding and providing crucial timely insights on the role and evolution of policy in South Korea for a global audience." Masa Higo, Kyushu University, Japan
"This book pulls together a well-informed, rigorous and engaging account of South Korea's experience in public policy analysis. A recommended reference source for students, scholars or practitioners in public policy and administration." Joelle H. Fong, National University of Singapore