From Policy to Projects: A Public Service Value-Chain Network Model. (1st October 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Waldt, Gerrit van der
• Is Part Of: Journal of social sciences. Volume 49:Number 1-2(2016)
• Page Start: 145
• Page End: 157
• Publication Date: 2016-10-01
• Subjects: Chain Thinking -- Co-operative Governance -- Networks -- Public Service Value; Social sciences -- Periodicals; 300.5
• DOI: 10.1080/09718923.2016.11893607
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0971-8923

Abstract

Abstract: South Africa is characterised by an interdependent, three-sphere system of co-operative government. To foster coordination and co-operation in this system requires alignment of government programmes. Chain thinking provides a logical framework to probe the path of transforming policy into institutional strategies, programmes and projects. In a network of actors and governmental processes it becomes a highly complex endeavour to sift through the various chains in government, in order to pinpoint areas that require more effective cooperation and coordination. By utilising a literature survey in an interpretivist research paradigm, the aim of this paper is to propose dimensions and elements of a public service value-chain network model to provide an analytical and conceptual framework for a detailed analysis of value chains on vertical, horizontal and institutional levels in government.