Exploring the meso-territorialization of third sector administration and welfare delivery in federal and union states: Evidence and theory-building from the UK
Abstract:The international trend of state restructuring and the rise of decentralized welfare systems means a key challenge for social research is to systematically explore the breadth of factors shaping the territorialization of third sector welfare delivery at the meso level in federal and union states. We address this lacuna by synthesizing historical-institutionalism and critical realism with Salamon and Anheier's classic framework on civic infrastructure development to produce an inductive analytical model for wid… Show more
“…First, to test the idea that both work first policy orientation and marketisation of civil society can be moderated, tempered and adapted through periphery nation policy. Second, to critique the wider notion of a single UK welfare state (Bambra, 2007; Esping‐Andersen, 1990), thus adding to literature considering devolved divergences in welfare provision (Birrell & Gray, 2017; Chaney et al, 2020; Chaney & Wincott, 2014; Hick, 2021).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Chaney and Wincott locate civil society within welfare state theory showing an emergent ‘post‐devolution territorial politics [which] envisions the sector's role as a welfare provider’ (2014, p. 757). The authors identify ‘new spatial policy dynamics’ occurring as a result of territorialisation led by devolution and then, six years later, go on to highlight ‘the iterative, reciprocal relationship between governance reforms and third sector territorialization’ arguing that:… welfare decentralization is driven by discontinuity at critical junctures related to governance transitions (phases of devolution), national crisis (war) and political shifts (Thatcherite reforms) … (Chaney et al, 2020, p. 2)…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…… welfare decentralization is driven by discontinuity at critical junctures related to governance transitions (phases of devolution), national crisis (war) and political shifts (Thatcherite reforms) … (Chaney et al, 2020, p. 2)…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…… welfare decentralization is driven by discontinuity at critical junctures related to governance transitions (phases of devolution), national crisis (war) and political shifts (Thatcherite reforms) … (Chaney et al, 2020, p. 2) Hazenberg et al (2016) argue that there are 'devolved ecosystems' in England and Scotland exemplified by differences in social enterprises-community enterprises in Scotland and business enterprises in England-and shaped by their different socio-political contexts. Other authors have examined the impact of devolution in the context of localism in England leading to variation in welfare provision by elected councils and as a means of implementing austerity (Hick, 2021).…”
Here we make an original, empirical contribution to debates on welfare pluralism, the mixed economies of welfare and territorial rescaling by comparing civil society approaches to tackling youth unemployment in England, Scotland and Wales. Our core finding is that academic and policy literature's frequent characterisation of the UK as a single Liberal welfare regime is based on methodological nationalism privileging state-wide analyses. In short, a scalar fallacy pervasive in international welfare studies. In the context of the global rise of meso-government and so-called 'stateless nations' pressing for greater autonomy, our case-study challenges the dominant paradigm. Our analysis shows the liberal characteristics of work-first policy orientation and marketised civil society are concentrated in England then tempered by devolved (social) policy. Based on contrasting, left-of-centre and civic nationalist governing traditions, grounded in multi-level electoral politics, we show the devolved nations taking a different approach to Westminster, partially eschewing the market and incorporating collectivism and co-production.
“…First, to test the idea that both work first policy orientation and marketisation of civil society can be moderated, tempered and adapted through periphery nation policy. Second, to critique the wider notion of a single UK welfare state (Bambra, 2007; Esping‐Andersen, 1990), thus adding to literature considering devolved divergences in welfare provision (Birrell & Gray, 2017; Chaney et al, 2020; Chaney & Wincott, 2014; Hick, 2021).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Chaney and Wincott locate civil society within welfare state theory showing an emergent ‘post‐devolution territorial politics [which] envisions the sector's role as a welfare provider’ (2014, p. 757). The authors identify ‘new spatial policy dynamics’ occurring as a result of territorialisation led by devolution and then, six years later, go on to highlight ‘the iterative, reciprocal relationship between governance reforms and third sector territorialization’ arguing that:… welfare decentralization is driven by discontinuity at critical junctures related to governance transitions (phases of devolution), national crisis (war) and political shifts (Thatcherite reforms) … (Chaney et al, 2020, p. 2)…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…… welfare decentralization is driven by discontinuity at critical junctures related to governance transitions (phases of devolution), national crisis (war) and political shifts (Thatcherite reforms) … (Chaney et al, 2020, p. 2)…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…… welfare decentralization is driven by discontinuity at critical junctures related to governance transitions (phases of devolution), national crisis (war) and political shifts (Thatcherite reforms) … (Chaney et al, 2020, p. 2) Hazenberg et al (2016) argue that there are 'devolved ecosystems' in England and Scotland exemplified by differences in social enterprises-community enterprises in Scotland and business enterprises in England-and shaped by their different socio-political contexts. Other authors have examined the impact of devolution in the context of localism in England leading to variation in welfare provision by elected councils and as a means of implementing austerity (Hick, 2021).…”
Here we make an original, empirical contribution to debates on welfare pluralism, the mixed economies of welfare and territorial rescaling by comparing civil society approaches to tackling youth unemployment in England, Scotland and Wales. Our core finding is that academic and policy literature's frequent characterisation of the UK as a single Liberal welfare regime is based on methodological nationalism privileging state-wide analyses. In short, a scalar fallacy pervasive in international welfare studies. In the context of the global rise of meso-government and so-called 'stateless nations' pressing for greater autonomy, our case-study challenges the dominant paradigm. Our analysis shows the liberal characteristics of work-first policy orientation and marketised civil society are concentrated in England then tempered by devolved (social) policy. Based on contrasting, left-of-centre and civic nationalist governing traditions, grounded in multi-level electoral politics, we show the devolved nations taking a different approach to Westminster, partially eschewing the market and incorporating collectivism and co-production.
“…Keating et al 2003 ; Mooney and Scott 2005 ; Keating and Stevenson 2006 ; Cairney 2007 ; Cairney 2009b ; Keating 2010 ). Less attention has been paid to understanding the policy process in Wales (but see McAllister 2000 ; Wincott 2005 ; Royles 2006 ; Andrews and Martin 2010 ; Nutley et al 2012 ; Royles and McEwen 2015 ; Chaney, Sophocleous, and Wincott 2020 ; Lesch and McCambridge 2020 ) and Northern Ireland (but see Meehan 2012 ; Birrell 2012 ).…”
This study investigates how processes of horizontal policy transfer can unfold in the context of devolution, examining the development of legislation on minimum unit pricing (MUP) in Wales, following on from Scotland's earlier policy decision. The study draws on a range of sources, including primary documents, media coverage, and interviews with policy participants. Our analysis identifies the importance of the specific character of Welsh political institutions, particularly the emphasis given to participation and consultation in policymaking. In the case of MUP, we document a process of policyoriented learning, where policymakers made a concerted effort to draw on an assortment of expertise and experiences, including but not limited to the Scottish model. We also find that the Welsh public health policy community was well placed to support the framing of MUP and to address limitations in policy capacity. The findings hold implications for future studies of learning, devolution, and alcohol policy more generally.
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