Rapid Policy Network Mappping
Understanding the relationships and dependencies in the development and implementation of environmental policy is essential to the effective management of the marine environment. A new method of policy network analysis called ‘Rapid Policy Network Mapping’ was developed that delivers an insight to both technical and non-technical users into the lifecycle, relationships and dependencies of policy development. The method was applied to the Marine Strategy Framework Directive and the Water Framework Directive in the UK. These two case studies highlight the environmental policy challenges to protect the UK’s marine coastal environment. They identify differences in the styles of policy implementation between the devolved authorities of the UK. Rapid Policy Network Mapping provides an opportunity to create a collaborative policy data environment with a relatively small investment. As a tool for civil society it should assist in their ability to understand and influence policy making and implementation.
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Actor Template
- Rapid Policy Network Mapping: Template for actors
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Instrument Template
- Rapid Policy Network Mapping: Template for Instruments
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Marine Strategy Framework Directive: Actor Map
- Map of actors in the MSFD with specific reference to the U.K.
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Marine Strategy Framework Directive: Instrument Map
- Map of policy instruments in the MSFD with specific reference to the U.K.
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Water Framework Directive Actor Map: for Anglia
- Map of actors involved in implementation of the EU Water Framework Directive for Anglia
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Water Framework Instrument Map: Anglia
- Map of instruments involved in implementation of the EU Water Framework Directive for Anglia
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Water Framework Directive Actor Map: Scotland
- Map of actors involved in implementation of the EU Water Framework Directive for Scotland
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Water Framework Directive Instrument Map: Scotland
- Map of instruments involved in implementation of the EU Water Framework Directive for Scotland



