Governance Processes Research Articles

From principles to practice: Clarifying new obligations under Victoria's Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022.

To explain the new test for complying with the mental health principles under the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 (Vic). The principles carry over limitations from the previous Mental Health Act 2014 (Vic) while also containing new features. The 'all reasonable efforts to comply' and 'proper consideration' tests resemble the existing test under section 38(1) of the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006 (Vic) that also apply to public mental health services. Taking these duties together, public mental health services, including hospital and community mental health boards, clinical directors and clinical governance processes, will need to show concrete evidence of specific rights and/or principles being deliberated in their decisions.

Data Migration Strategy and Execution for a Large-Scale ERP Implementation

Most organizations undergo rigorous Enterprise resource planning (ERP) system implementation projects along their journey towards digital transformation and business systems modernization. These ERP systems meet the business requirements of integrating data and processes across the various business domains of finance, sales, warehouse, manufacturing, global trade, human resources, etc. A critical aspect of any ERP implementation is data migration for a source or legacy system to the newly implemented target ERP system. For an organization to truly leverage the big data, machine learning and data automation capabilities offered by modern ERP systems, it is imperative that project implementation teams define and executed an enhanced data migration plan ensuring data quality, accuracy and completeness, as well as establishing data governance processes for ongoing operations. The article aims to explore the components of such an effective, all-encompassing data migration strategy and execution and the future trends around the same.

Virtual donation management during the pandemic by Font Creator Berbagi

This article explains the governance process of a virtual donation movement initiated by graphic designers in Indonesia during the COVID-19 pandemic called Font Creator Berbagi. This article aims to provide a deeper understanding of the management arrangements for the virtual donation movement, which is developing rapidly in the digital era. The novelty offered by this article is that it emphasizes studying the governance aspects of a social movement, which is more about material assistance, not skills training, which many graphic designers have previously done to channel their concerns during the pandemic. The qualitative method used in this research is a case study approach and data collection techniques through in-depth interviews whose questionnaires are based on the theory of POAC organizational management stages, according to George R. Terry. The research findings analyzed using the Miles and Huberman Model show that the Font Creator Berbagi movement has been successful in raising donations thanks to the stages that have been implemented, such as planning that is entirely aimed at charity, close organization by the community, implementation that prioritizes transparency, and supervision which focuses on digital infrastructure. Recommendations for similar social movements are to pay more attention to technical aspects, including choosing a more stable and reliable website hosting service to anticipate visits that exceed expectations. Apart from that, the potential for similar virtual donation movements will be increasingly being explored so further research opportunities can be opened.

Exploring the State of Municipal Water Supply Infrastructure

This paper explores the state of water infrastructure, concerning the obligation of the government municipal water supply agency (Plateau State Water Board) responsible for urban water supply. The study employs the qualitative method; a structured closed-ended questionnaire was prepared, and face-to-face interview was conducted with eight management staff of the board, thereafter interviews were transcribed verbatim and then analyzed using NVivo 12 software. Results from the analyses show that water infrastructures are in a deplorable state characterized by; bad condition of dams and water treatment plants, lack of stable electricity, lack of metering of customers as well as frequent cases of pipe bursts said to be connected to illegal connection by the residents of informal/slum settlements. The novelty of this study is anchored on the reality that infrastructure challenges negating the efficiency of PSWB were unveiled, and strategies that could improve and promote sustainability of water provision such as the ‘smart city’ concept that uses modern technology and ‘stakeholder’s involvement’ in the water governance process was suggested.

The Role of Financial Audit in the Corporate Governance Process: An In-depth Analysis

The Role of Financial Audit in the Corporate Governance Process: An In-depth Analysis

EVALUASI TATA KELOLA TEKNOLOGI INFORMASI PADA PERUSAHAAN MENGGUNAKAN FRAMEWORK COBIT Studi Kasus: PT. Telkom Gaharu Medan-Divisi Data Management

Information technology plays an important role in a company or other agency, but to see the suitability of technology to the needs of the company, an evaluation of information technology governance is needed. In the research conducted, the focus of the evaluation includes the Data Management division of PT Telkom Gaharu using the COBIT 2019 framework with domains EDM04 (Ensure Resources Optimization), MEA01 (Managed Performance and Conformance Monitoring), and DSS03 (Managed Problems) which focus on the information system, namely Unified Inventory Management. This research uses data collection techniques of literature study, observation, interviews, and questionnaires managed using Guttman scale measurements with the help of Microsoft Excel calculations. The evaluation carried out focuses on the Capability Level and Gap Analysis values which are presented in the form of Tables and Radar Graphs. The Capability Level value of the EDM04 domain is 92% (Fully Achieved) with a Gap Analysis of 0.97, so it can be said that the information technology governance process for the EDM04 domain has been fully achieved. The Capability Level value of the MEA01 domain is 94% (Fully Achieved) with a Gap Analysis of 1.33, so it can be said that the information technology governance process for the MEA01 domain has been fully achieved. The DSS03 domain Capability Level value is 81% (Largely Achieved) with a Gap Analysis of 0.25, so it can be said that the information technology governance process for the DSS03 domain has been fully achieved.

The fragmentation of climate change adaptation – the Sweden case

PurposeThis paper aims to challenge the view of Sweden’s climate leadership by problematizing its domestic climate adaptation governance and highlighting the need for a more holistic view of adaptation. The paper highlights aspects that are troublesome for not only the built environment along coastlines but also the future of Sweden’s standing as a climate leader. The paper concludes with recommendations addressing the key areas of climate adaptation fragmentation in Sweden and calls for a more holistic view of adaptation, and one that takes into account resources, collaboration and coherence of governance vision.Design/methodology/approachThe paper is a comprehensive analysis of internal governance processes in climate change adaptation. It is based on an extensive literature review and semi-structured interviews at the local level – i.e. municipalities – who have the primary responsibility for adaptation to climate change in Sweden.FindingsFindings point to three-fold concerns. First, there is a lack of clarity on roles and responsibilities in adaptation among municipalities, regions and governmental agencies. Second, the gap between available finance and actual needs for climate change adaptation presents a major challenge when channels and pathways are not clear either. Finally, some adaptation strategies on both the local and national scales may be maladaptive in the long term.Originality/valueSweden consistently ranks highly in different climate performance indices and has acquired an international reputation as a climate leader. The paper challenges this narrative. Through a closer look the paper’s findings reveal a more fragmented picture of climate adaptation governance in the country with a myriad of unresolved questions and ad hoc solutions, where adaptation challenges are more pronounced and manifest in the built environment along the coastlines.

Power and politics across species boundaries: towards Multispecies Justice in Riverine Hydrosocial Territories

ABSTRACT Rivers have attracted increasing attention as politically contested entities. Existing literature on hydrosocial territories sheds light on how power relations and cultural-political hierarchies permeate rivers and their processes of territorialization, management, and governance. Yet, so far, the multispecies dimension of and in these processes remains under-addressed. This article helps fill in this gap by weaving together two central concepts: hydrosocial territories and multispecies justice. In this theoretical exploration we engage with rivers as living entities and territories co-created, co-inhabited, and actively reshaped by a diversity of human and other-than-human beings. We argue that acknowledging the latter’s agency, as well as the multiple ways in which power and politics constantly cross species boundaries in riverine territories, calls for a dialogue with the notion of multispecies justice (MSJ). We pose that MSJ can support, strengthen, and challenge movements, practices, and modes of relationship around the defence, conservation, and restoration of rivers.

Connecting place and multilevel governance for urban river restoration

ABSTRACT River restoration in urbanising contexts faces multiple pressures and increased governance complexities. The aspiration for basin-scale policy integration has been widely promoted but is not well tested in urbanising rivers and implementation success remains disjointed across jurisdictions. We link the multi-level governance lens with the notion of place to facilitate a deeper examination of the unique assemblages of socio-material configurations that embed restoration practices across locations. Employing an embedded qualitative case study of the Citarum revitalisation in Indonesia, where a territorialised military operation co-existed with multi-level arrangements, we show that variability, rather than consistency, of governance approaches persisted across geographies. The variabilities were shaped by different place-based conditions – critical in influencing restoration practices and governance processes – such as place leadership, attachment to river, neighbourhood stewardships, issue-based networks and a sense of legitimacy. Thus, our study challenges the normative primacy of the basin-scale integration in existing water governance research and policy, while offering a more robust and critical approach towards gathering place-based insights and in situ evidence of governance complementarity and inconsistency.

Citizenship Education in Elementary Schools Using Educational Games as a Learning Tool

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Exogenous, Endogenous, and Peripheral Actors: A Situational Analysis of Stakeholder Inclusion within Transboundary Water Governance

Transboundary water governance involves collaborative decision-making across geopolitical boundaries to manage shared water resources sustainably. While this approach integrates public, private, and community efforts, little scrutiny has been directed toward the involvement of non-institutionally affiliated stakeholders. This study critically examines stakeholder participation in Upper Klamath Basin water governance by investigating how deficiencies in stakeholder inclusion impede transboundary water management processes by favoring institutionally affiliated actors. Findings reveal the differential influence of “endogenous” (directly involved), “exogenous” (indirectly involved), and “peripheral” (limited engagement and influence) actors. While endogenous and exogenous actors have formal or informal ties to institutions, peripheral actors lack institutional affiliation(s), making it difficult for them to participate in and ultimately influence water governance decision-making processes. Their limited access to financial, natural, and social capital further restricts their engagement with governance efforts. This imbalance underscores challenges to equity and inclusion in transboundary water governance processes. Addressing the exclusion of peripheral actors from transboundary water governance requires that governance institutions prioritize equity and inclusivity, fostering transparency, incentivizing inclusive practices, and comparing engagement processes to enhance effectiveness and equity in transboundary water management.

Conceptualising the Link between Citizen Science and Climate Governance: A Systematic Review

Multilevel and decentralised governance approaches involving different social actors are increasingly relevant to collectively tackling climate-induced vulnerabilities. Among emergent governance experimentations, citizen science (CS) is a transversal scientific practice characterised by the involvement of citizens in various phases of the scientific process. We performed a PRISMA systematic review of the scientific literature in order to conceptualise the interface between CS and climate governance. The included 44 studies were coded following the thematic analysis method. Information about temporal and geographical distribution, main research designs and methods, climate governance domains and levels of analysis was extracted. Among the most significant results, we stress the existence of a two-way link between CS and climate governance: CS beyond data gathering can facilitate climate change adaptation—namely, counteracting disaster risk, food insecurity and mental health distress due to changing climate, promoting health and wellbeing, and environmental conservation—until systemic changes are made. Conversely, inclusive governance structures and processes may provide support to initiate CS projects. We also discuss the role of psychosocial and justice issues—as well as digital CS—throughout the selected literature, and the implications for future lines of research and policy.

Study on Resilience Governance Ability of Urban Communities Under the Interplay of "Pressure-structure-process-capacity"

In the era of VUCA, emergencies and public crises in the process of urban governance under the perspective of complex systems are constantly impacting the safety, stability and order of urban operation. As the nerve endings of the urban governance system, communities are the front line of guarding urban security, and it is urgent to pay attention to the theoretical and practical exploration of community resilience governance. This paper analyses the influencing factors of community resilience based on the practice samples of epidemic prevention and control in 23 communities in S city, using the grounded theory. Based on the theoretical framework of community resilience governance of "pressure-structure-process-capability", it is extracted that the community, under the role of "pressure brought by the epidemic", can be adjusted through the "structural adjustment of the governing body" and "whole process of governance", which are the most important factors of community resilience governance. It is extracted that the community can generate "community resilience capacity" under the pressure of "epidemic" through the "adjustment of the structure of governance body" and the "construction of the whole process of governance chain". On the one hand, this study is dedicated to the localisation of the integration of community resilience theory, and on the other hand, it contributes to the modernisation of community safety governance practices and capacity building.

Analysis of Dilemmas Faced by Rural Revitalization in the Context of Digital Governance and the Path of Promotion: Taking Xi'an City as an Example

This paper provides an in-depth analysis of the dilemmas and paths currently faced by rural revitalization under the digital governance framework, using Xi'an, China, as an example. Rural revitalization is an important agenda in many developing countries, where integrating digital technologies into the governance process presents opportunities and challenges, focusing on how to use digitalization, a key component of modern governance, to promote socio-economic development in rural areas. This paper aims to reveal the complexities involved through analysis. The study is based on a mixed-methods approach, incorporating qualitative data from unstructured interviews with residents, as well as quantitative data from surveys and regional economic reports. It includes technology gaps, infrastructure constraints, digital literacy of the rural population, and how governance policies are adapted to local needs that affect the implementation and effectiveness of digital governance in rural revitalization. The study also explores the relationship between digital governance and rural revitalization, the relevance of digital governance ruralization, an analysis of rural digital governance, and rural digital governance practices. Ultimately, the thesis suggests potential ways to solve these dilemmas. And, it emphasizes the necessity that digital talent cultivation should be increased, new types of infrastructures should be improved, a rural governance system should be constructed, and policy frameworks for narrowing the urban-rural digital divide should be developed. This study contributes to the understanding of rural revitalization in the era of digital governance and provides insights into sustainable rural development and digital transformation. At the same time, the study results in the Xi'an region case may provide experience in solving similar situations globally.

WHO and COVID-19: stress testing the boundary of science and politics

Specialized agencies such as the World Health Organization (WHO) emphasize the importance of impartiality and independence to ensure state compliance and buy-in to their institutional mandate. For functionalists, the boundary distinction between scientific expertise and politics is useful for interest-minded states and institutions that want to promote knowledge over politics. In extreme crisis states revert to national interests. The question for specialized agencies is whether to double-down on the boundary between science and politics during a crisis in an attempt to maintain authority. The COVID-19 pandemic tested this functional arrangement in international relations where scientific validity can facilitate the pursuit of global governance. This article explores why, in a time of crisis, WHO leadership maintained that the boundary between science and politics could be upheld, even when others identified politics as affecting impartiality and independence. It does so by exploring the role of governance processes and technical expertise led by the WHO in investigating the origins of COVID-19 pandemic. Doubling down on science as a solution ignored the politics that permeated, especially, the origins investigation in China. We argue that while the temptation to enforce boundary work may be more acute in periods of crisis, attempts to maintain boundaries between politics and science during a crisis undermines the function and reputation of specialized technical agencies. It is more functional to expose the political conditions as compromising scientific independence and impartiality.

Climate Change and India’s Cities: Judicial Responses through the Lens of Sustainability Transformations

Abstract Cities and urban communities constitute a challenging paradox. They are contributors to climate change and simultaneously are essential focal bases for economic activity. Urbanization, population growth, economic development, and prosperity contribute to increased city greenhouse gas emissions. Envisioning and shaping a shift toward more ambitious climate responses is both an opportunity and a challenge for cities to action transformations toward sustainability. The discourse on sustainability transformations involves the reorientation and restructuring of governance processes and actions. Though the governance of transformation involves multiple actors, this article examines the role of the Indian judiciary in steering a transformation process toward a sustainable and equitable future. Indian city-and-climate-change case law is examined as a case study. Sectoral examples from construction, waste, livestock, transport, and renewable energy illustrate key areas addressed through the judicial incremental-reformist approach. Bolstering the implementation and enforcement of environmental and climate laws alongside the infusion of a powerful sustainability agenda, the Indian judiciary creates enabling conditions for transformational change.

The Role of Experts in Governance: The Case of Albania in the Context of European Integration

The role of experts in governance might strengthen democratic principles as it might risk them as well. However, in the complexity of the nowadays world, taking the right decisions has become complicated. Therefore, there is the need for experts to take decisions in different fields of decision-making. In the context of governance in the public sphere, apart from the experts’ decision-making, it is imperative to uphold democratic principles that ensure a fair representation of the minorities, to safeguard against any adverse impact resulting from experts’ advice or decisions on certain issues. The most developed countries or other supranational entities like the European Union undertake evaluations on the impact that policies have on certain contexts, while developing countries might encounter difficulties despite the achievements in this context. While Albania has made legislative advancements in recent years, further enhancements are expected in the future to improve instruments and mechanisms which will contribute to a soother implementation of these legislative initiatives. In contrast, the European Union has shown a notable reliance on experts in public sector governance and decision-making processes. Although experts in Albania contribute to governance, ongoing debates persist on certain issues. Hence, this article seeks to analyze the role of experts in the Albanian governance, particularly considering the country’s aspirations toward the European Union integration. By examining the implications for democratic principles and effective decision-making processes in the context of experts’ involvement, this study seeks to provide insights for enhancing governance practices in the country’s context of policy making process. Received: 25 December 2023 / Accepted: 25 February 2024 / Published: 23 April 2024

Thematic and Multicriteria Analyses of the Readiness, Factors, and Strategies for Successful Implementation of Nature-Based Solutions Initiatives in Victoria, Laguna

Nature-based solutions (NbS) are strategies that utilize nature to address various environmental and societal challenges while simultaneously benefiting human-ecological systems. They are cost-effective and scalable approaches that have the potential to address climate change, support biodiversity, and contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Despite these benefits, several factors challenge their widespread implementation, particularly in developing countries. This study aims to determine the essential elements needed to implement the NbS initiatives successfully in rural communities. Taking the case of Victoria, Laguna, this research conducted Key Informant Interviews with local stakeholders and policymakers and applied thematic and multicriteria analyses to evaluate their readiness, factors to be considered, and strategies for the successful implementation of NbS initiatives in the municipality. Results revealed that the locals have limited knowledge of NbS and utilizing NbS initiatives stood as a secondary priority, compared to more preferred gray infrastructure/hard engineering projects. The financing, enforcement, and knowledge components determined the readiness of Victoria for its NbS initiatives. In terms of the factors for the successful implementation of NbS initiatives, the most prevalent themes were the criteria for an inclusive, transparent, and empowering governance process, net gain to biodiversity and ecosystem integrity, and design informed by scale. Furthermore, the NbS initiatives in Victoria were observed to adhere to the IUCN Global Standard, with biodiversity net gain and economic feasibility as their strongest areas. In terms of strategies, local stakeholders placed substantial importance on its sustainability and mainstreaming in appropriate contexts, as well as on evidence-based adaptive management. Findings provided recommendations focusing on creating an NbS assessment mechanism, strengthening the existing NbS governance structure, information and education campaigns, and formulating proposals that utilize NbS to address other issues faced in the municipality, such as flooding and climate change.

Prospects of electronic governance implementation in Georgia

E-governance refers to the information and communication technologies (ICT) used to improve the efficiency, accessibility, transparency, and accountability of government services and processes. It includes a wide range of initiatives aimed at digitizing government operations and interactions with citizens, businesses, and other government entities. E-Government is, to some extent, more applied than theoretical. It is influenced by the tasks facing the public administration at this or that stage of development. Initially, the interest of researchers in this field was related to the automation of public administration, then to the provision of electronic services by the state, and finally to organizational changes in governance. The paper discusses opinions about electronic government introduction, development, future perspectives, and a theoretical and practical analysis of current innovations in this field in Georgia and some foreign countries.

Evolving wildlife management cultures of governance through Indigenous Knowledges and perspectives

AbstractWithin governance agencies, academia, and communities alike, there are increasing calls to recognize the value and importance of culture within social‐ecological systems and to better implement Indigenous sciences in research, policy, and management. Efforts thus far have raised questions about the best ethical practices to do so. Engaging with plural worldviews and perspectives on their own terms reflects cultural evolutionary processes driving paradigm shifts in 3 fundamental areas of natural resource management: conceptualizations of natural resources and ecosystems, processes of public participation and governance, and relationships with Indigenous Peoples and communities with differing worldviews. We broadly describe evolution toward these paradigm shifts in fish and wildlife management. We then use 3 case studies to illustrate the ongoing cultural evolution of relationships between wildlife management and Indigenous practices within specific historical and social‐ecological contexts and reflect on common barriers to appropriately engaging with Indigenous paradigms and lifeways. Our case studies highlight 3 priorities that can assist the field of wildlife management in achieving the changes necessary to bridge incommensurable worldviews: acknowledging and reconciling historical legacies and their continued power dynamics as part of social‐ecological systems, establishing governance arrangements that move beyond attempts to extract cultural information from communities to integrate Indigenous Knowledges into dominant management paradigms, and engaging in critical reflexivity and reciprocal, accountable relationship building. Implementing these changes will take time and a commitment to processes that may initially feel uncomfortable and unfamiliar but have potential to be transformative. Ethical and culturally appropriate methods to include plural and multivocal perspectives and worldviews on their own terms are needed to transform wildlife management to achieve more effective and just management outcomes for all.