#policymaking

[pathcend]

It's almost time, fam.

Don't get cute and pull a 2016....please.

[indizombie]

Asked why the government did not respond more forcefully to the findings, for example by restricting large gatherings, Shahid Jameel, chair of the scientific advisory group of INSACOG, said he was concerned that authorities were not paying enough attention to the evidence as they set policy. “Policy has to be based on evidence and not the other way around. I am worried that science was not taken into account to drive policy. But I know where my jurisdiction stops. As scientists we provide the evidence, policymaking is the job of the government.”

‘Scientists say India government ignored warnings amid coronavirus surge’, Arab News

[pnwpol]

Why Canadians won't see ads about climate change

Canada's elections watchdog warned that saying climate change is real could be illegal.

August 19, 2019 | Canada's election watchdog has warned environmentalists that saying climate change is real could break the law.

The issue arose because one party running in October's election denies climate change is a threat.

That has led Elections Canada to warn groups that running paid advertisements about climate change could be considered partisan activity.

Advocates called the guidance "ludicrous" and say it will dampen urgent climate discussions.

The UN has called for decisive political action by 2020 to put an end to climate change.

Why is climate change a partisan issue?

Keith Brooks, programme director for advocacy group Environmental Defence, says Elections Canada told him that because one candidate denies that climate change is an issue, any ad urging action on climate change, or calling climate change an emergency, could be considered partisan.

Maxime Bernier, the leader of the People's Party of Canada, has said numerous times that he does not believe climate change is a crisis.

"There is no climate change urgency in this country," Mr Bernier said in June.

Mr Bernier split from the Conservative Party of Canada last year to create the People's Party.

The party's platform states that "it is an undisputed fact that the world's climate has always changed and will continue to change".

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[the-undergrad-muse]

I've always wanted to have my studyblr, but simply did not know where to begin & how to do it right. but here is it now, I'll do whatever I please to & hope it hits some chord. because you do you.

I will probably start with 100 days of productivity, starting tomorrow as I finish setting this up tonight.

I am more than happy to check out your study blogs, reblog this if you want me to, cannot follow back from this blog as it is secondary. happy to follow back from my main account.

happy studying & realizing all our academic goals!☕

[ritaglietti]

[ellobofilipino]

Happier people are not only more likely to engage in politics and vote, but are also more likely to vote for incumbent parties. This has significant implications for the electoral incentives that politicians face while in office. There appears to be a significant electoral dividend to improving societal happiness, beyond ensuring a buoyant economic situation. Governments around the globe that are moving in the direction of focusing their policymaking efforts on the population’s broad well-being are not only doing so to improve people’s happiness for its own sake, but they also appear to have electoral reasons to do so out of enlightened self-interest.

Happiness and Voting Behavior, World Happiness Report 2019

[indian-school-of-public-policy]

Understanding Government Alumni Speaks 2024 | Divya Raj

In this session from ISPP’s Understanding Government programme, Divya — Chief Solutions Officer at eGov Foundation — shares his journey from the services industry to the social impact sector, driven by his passion for public health and governance. He highlights how technology can be a powerful enabler for social change but stresses that it must be supported by the right policies and processes to create meaningful impact. He discusses the importance of rethinking administrative boundaries, improving interoperability across departments, and adopting a fresh perspective to maximise the potential of technology in governance. He reflects on the valuable insights gained from the programme’s expert speakers and how it has strengthened his confidence in navigating policy and governance challenges.

[indian-school-of-public-policy]

Understanding the Role of Institutions in Policymaking and Governance

Explore how the Role of Institutions in Policymaking shapes effective governance, accountability, and public decision-making. This insightful article explains how institutions influence policy formulation, implementation, and evaluation while ensuring transparency and long-term policy impact. Learn why strong institutional frameworks are essential for sustainable governance, democratic processes, and evidence-based policymaking in today’s evolving policy landscape.

The Role of Institutions in Policymaking and Governance

A public policy perspective on how institutions structure policymaking, implementation, and administrative accountability.