Unraveling the Factors Affecting Policy Capacity: A Systematic Literature Review

Nur Badrina Mohd Barakbah (), Azizan Zainuddin () and Ahmad Faiz Yaakob ()
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Nur Badrina Mohd Barakbah: Universiti Teknologi MARA, Faculty of Administrative Science and Policy Studies
Azizan Zainuddin: Universiti Teknologi MARA, Faculty of Administrative Science and Policy Studies
Ahmad Faiz Yaakob: Universiti Teknologi MARA, Faculty of Administrative Science and Policy Studies

A chapter in Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Administrative Science (ICAS 2024), 2025, pp 494-502 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract This paper examines the factors that affect policy capacity, building upon the widely recognized framework by Wu et al. (2018), which categorizes policy capacity into three dimensions: analytical, operational, and political, spanning individual, organizational, and systemic levels. While this framework offers a comprehensive structure, the dynamic nature of policy capacity has leaves several important factors underexplored. By conducting a systematic literature review (SLR) of recent studies, this paper identifies additional factors that significantly affect policy capacity, beyond those stated in the framework. The findings reveal that factor such as organizational culture, motivation, and creativity, often overlooked in existing frameworks, play a crucial role in shaping policy outcomes. By integrating these factors into existing frameworks, this study provides new insights into how policy capacity can be strengthened and enhanced, offering valuable implications for both theory and practice in governance. Future studies should explore and validate these findings in the real-world setting and across different governance contexts.

Keywords: Policy capacity; Policy Implementation; Systematic Literature Review (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.2991/978-94-6463-791-5_49

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