How does a collaborative network of public policies in Argentina learn?

Authors

Abstract

This study aims to demonstrate how learning occurs in public policy networks. These networks select problems through prior diagnosis and approach their solutions diversely. Learning takes place through interaction with the political, social, and economic context, and is strengthened through experience. Information exchange is key among similar networks, but learning also occurs through competition and criticism. Continuous reflection and the role of the coordinator are important. Networks learn by facing challenges, prioritizing learning from failures. Obstacles include power conflicts, individual interests, lack of incentives, lack of achievements, lack of a clear identity, bureaucratization, deviation from objectives, and immobility. Networks that engage in reflection, utilize technology appropriately, and collaboratively address complex problems tend to be more successful.

Keywords:

organizational learning, collaborative network, public policy, problem selection, complex problems

Author Biography

Alejandro M. Estévez, Universidad de Buenos Aires

Postdoctorate in Public Administration and Economic Science from the FCE UBA (topic researched, Organizational Ostracisms in public organisations). Master in Public Administration at the Faculty of Economic Sciences, UBA (Universidad de Buenos Aires). Graduate in Political Science at the Faculty of Social Sciences of the UBA. Diploma in project evaluation at UNAM and OEA, Mexico. Former Undersecretary of the INAP (National Institute of Public Administration) of Argentina. Former Chief researcher of the AFIP (federal revenue agency in Argentina) in Institute for tax and customs Studies. Former visiting professor at the IEP (Institut d'études Politiques) of the Université Pierre Mendes-France, Grenoble, France, course about Latin America`s State Reforms in te 90`s. He is a professor in the Doctorate in Administration of the Faculty of Economic Sciences UBA. Course: Contemporary Problems of Public Administrations. He is Director of the CEDEOP (Center for Studies on the State and Public Organizations) of the FCE-UBA (Universidad de Buenos Aires)