Restructuring Deliberation Using a Cultural Theory Lens

Williams, Teshanee

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“…Regardless, these findings demonstrate that narratives using specific narrative strategies and cultural appeals resonate with policymakers in final documents. Future studies could examine the relationship between the cultural appeal of narratives and narrative strategies using focus groups or survey data under experimental conditions (e.g., Williams, 2021). Still, this study’s practical implications are not trivial and suggest that cognitive bias should be acknowledged within the regulatory decision-making process.…”

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Narrative policy framework at the macro level—cultural theory-based beliefs, science-based narrative strategies, and their uptake in the Canadian policy process for genetically modified salmon

Williams

Kuzma

2022

Public Policy and Administration

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This study utilizes the Narrative Policy Framework (NPF) and cultural theory to examine the use of policy narratives by coalitions (meso-level) and the institutional uptake (macro-level). We analyze Parliamentary hearings about genetically modified (GM) salmon in Canada to associate narrative strategies with certain cultural worldviews and policy-stances. We explore narrative strategies used by cultural groups with regard to whether they contain the scope of GM salmon issues to “science-only” (direct health and environmental impacts) or expand the issues to “science-plus” (to include broader economic, social, or cultural impacts). Finally, we examine whether certain framings of GM salmon issues or specific cultural narratives are preferentially taken up in the final policy documents generated after the hearings. Our findings reveal significant relationships between policy-stance (pro-vs anti-GM), the cultural disposition of a policy narrative, the narrative strategies being used, and ultimately policy uptake. For example, narratives with hierarchical cultural dispositions were more likely to expand the scope of the issue to science-plus when supporting their own policy position (typically pro-GM) but contain the scope to “science-only” when refuting an anti-GM policy-stance. With regard to policy uptake, final government documents referred more to narratives that contained the scope to “science-only” and expressed hierarchical or individualistic dispositions in comparison to the hearings. This study has practical implications for understanding whose perspectives and arguments are legitimized in national policy debates about GM foods. It also extends NPF theory to how narratives containing specific cultural dispositions and risk-based framings influence policy uptake at the macro-level.

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Narrative policy framework at the macro level—cultural theory-based beliefs, science-based narrative strategies, and their uptake in the Canadian policy process for genetically modified salmon

Williams

Kuzma

2022

Public Policy and Administration

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“…(Johnson & Swedlow, 2019). It can create a congruence of opinion between the goals of a practical approach to broad public considerations and how individuals view issues related to other people and utilize information and innovative ideas (Williams, 2021). Mitchell et al (2023) mention it as a policy dialog, a tool that encourages evidence-based policymaking.…”

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“…Para garantir a implementação bemsucedida das políticas governamentais, o conceito de deliberação é essencial e precisa envolver muitos grupos comunitários. Williams (2021) afirma que projetar deliberações é um desafio porque a sociedade é guiada por normas, valores e regras de sua cultura. Mitchell et al (2023) referem-se à deliberação como diálogo político, uma ferramenta que incentiva a formulação de políticas baseadas em evidências que abordam questões de alta prioridade, uma síntese das JOURNAL OF LAW AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT Bhakti, C., Samudra, A., A., Suradika, A.…”

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Impact and resolution of land conflict cases on Rempang Island, Indonesia

Bhakti,

Samudra,

Suradika

2023

J. of Law and Sust. Develop.

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Objective: This research aims to uncover land conflicts on Rempang Island, Indonesia and provide solutions. People who claim to have had rights to their land since 1720 feel disturbed by plans to build Rempang Eco City, spearheaded by a national company in collaboration with Xinyi Glass Holdings Ltd, China, to manage 17,600 hectares of land. The riots on September 6 and 7, 2023, sparked major conflict when officers tried to break through residents' barricades using water cannons and tear gas. Theoretical framework: Regarding land acquisition for strategic projects, Downing (2002) advised the Government to be careful because every investment plan is generally designed to avoid structural poverty by avoiding new poverty by relocating communities due to mining and providing resettlement. Meanwhile, land owned by the state is very limited. Therefore, the best way for the Government is to buy land belonging to communities whose rights are controlled based on customary law and formal law, not by force. Johnson and Swedlow (2019) explain that land acquisition for National Strategic Projects requires the principle of deliberation between the government and land rights holders. To ensure the successful implementation of government policies, the concept of deliberation is essential and needs to involve many community groups. Williams (2021) states that designing deliberations is a challenge because society is guided by its culture's norms, values and rules. Mitchell et al. (2023) refer to deliberation as policy dialogue, a tool that encourages evidence-based policymaking that addresses high-priority issues a synthesis of the best available evidence. Land acquisition analysis should focus on deliberative dialogue and not on ethical issues in a policy context (Bevan & Rasmussen, 2017). Method: This research method uses a qualitative approach with a phenomenological study. The selection of informants was carried out using purposive sampling technique. We used an interview study supported by information from trusted online newspapers to obtain various information. The triangulation method is used to re-check the correctness of the data by reducing as much as possible bias during data collection and analysis. The research questions are why land conflicts occur, whether no regulations facilitate them, and how land conflicts should be resolved. The research results show weaknesses in communication and outreach, officials do not understand the history of community land ownership, and weak bureaucratic structures result in repressive actions. Results and Conclusions: The land conflict on Rempang Island exploded due to the Government's weakness in communicating and socializing the President's policies, demonstrated by regional government officials and other institution, which only carried out socialization in April 2023 but failed because they did not understand the history of community land control. The weak bureaucratic structure causes repressive actions, which are shown in the implementation of wrong government policies. This conflict has caused trauma to children and society, requiring various mental and psychological health efforts. The conclusion shows that conflicts occurred because the regulations for determining land in Rempang as a strategic state project were too hasty without socialization, and the law could not prevent land conflicts. This conflict has caused trauma to the community, especially children. Most informants want the government to be able to solve problems by implementing a dialogue (deliberation) policy as a solution. Research implications: This study presents policy implications that regional, provincial and national governments can utilize to encourage the successful resolution of land conflicts in any region. The consequences of this strategy can help develop more potent methods for enhancing regional cooperation. Originality/value: This research analyses paradigm changes in the land administration system, strengthening bureaucratic structures, collaboration between institutions, and increasing community understanding through socialization and public dialogue. These changes can affect land governance and reduce land conflicts that continued to occur after Indonesia's independence. This paradigm shift study is a new contribution because it can provide a deeper understanding of the evolution of land governance and law in Indonesia.

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Restructuring Deliberation Using a Cultural Theory Lens

Cited by 2 publications

References 15 publications

Narrative policy framework at the macro level—cultural theory-based beliefs, science-based narrative strategies, and their uptake in the Canadian policy process for genetically modified salmon

Narrative policy framework at the macro level—cultural theory-based beliefs, science-based narrative strategies, and their uptake in the Canadian policy process for genetically modified salmon

Impact and resolution of land conflict cases on Rempang Island, Indonesia

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