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How did we get here? The evolution of a polycentric system of groundwater governance
Ecology and SocietyPolycentric systems are widespread globally and studied extensively, but cross-sectional studies are more prominent than longitudinal studies, and limited attention has been paid to how polycentric systems develop. We present an evolutionary framework to
Ruth Langridge, Christopher K Ansell
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Digital Rights Activism in Multilevel Governance
European Policy Analysis, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Multilevel governance (MLG) without a clear hierarchical structure can create power imbalances among various actors, particularly in settings with overlapping jurisdictions and policy areas. This dynamic is especially pronounced in Internet governance, which faces a complex interplay of domestic laws, state interdependence, and heightened ...
Alison Harcourt
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Polycentric cultural framework for infrastructure procurement in nigeria [PDF]
, 2006 The high failure rate of most infrastructures in sub-Saharan Africa is alarming, particularly in Nigeria, where the dearth and deterioration of infrastructure constantly imposes severe constraints on economic growth and development.
Radford, Dennis, Omoregie, Alohan
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Can polycentric urban spatial structures reduce pollution aggregation?
Ecological IndicatorsIn response to the conflict between environmental management and economic and social progress, the Chinese government has launched a project to design a spatial framework for polycentric cities.
Xuechao Xia +3 more
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Irrigation and Drainage, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Agricultural water management (AWM) is increasingly transitioning towards transformative thinking, where interconnected sectors, including water, energy and food, are managed holistically. Trends point towards cross‐sectoral and harmonised strategies to optimise water use efficiency and productivity, integrate renewable energy, promote ...
Luxon Nhamo +5 more
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The Decarbonization Effect of the Urban Polycentric Structure: Empirical Evidence from China
LandThis study conducts an empirical investigation into the decarbonization effects of urban polycentric structures, exploring their mechanisms and varied influences. Our findings reveal key insights.
Xu Yang, Xuan Zou, Ming Li, Zeyu Wang
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The impact and mechanism of polycentric structure within Chinese cities on carbon emission intensity [PDF]
Ziyuan Kexue[Objective] As China transitions from mid-stage to late-stage urbanization, the polycentric structure of cities is accelerating. This study explored its impact on carbon emission intensity and the underlying mechanisms.
ZOU Xuan, YANG Xu, LIU Chen
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Public Administration and Development, EarlyView.ABSTRACT This article analyzes the Taliban's post‐2021 governance model through the Islamic Public Administration (IPA) framework, focusing on justice, equality, and women's inclusion. It asks: (1) How does the Taliban's governance align with core IPA principles?
Parwiz Mosamim +1 more
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Public Administration and Development, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Policy robustness, that is, the capacity of policies to sustain performance across diverse and uncertain futures, is increasingly considered a core objective of public policymaking. Although adaptive policymaking is widely promoted as an approach to achieving policy robustness, it suffers from a central paradox highlighted by theories of the ...
Ola G. El‐Taliawi, Nihit Goyal
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Polycentric Development to Combat Regional Disparities? the Relation Between Polycentricity and Regional Disparities in European Countries [PDF]
Trends in regional disparities have been a major issue in regional science for many decades and knowledge of ways to overcome such disparities has great importance for regional policy-making. Strong initial differences between regions affect the capacity
Krister Sandberg, Evert Meijers
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