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Structured, formal engagement of stakeholders in public policy – The case of An Fóram Uisce (The Water Forum)

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  • Boyle Richard

    (Independent researcher; former Head of Research, Institute of Public Administration, Ireland)

  • O’Riordan Joanna

    (Institute of Public Administration, Ireland)

  • O’Leary Fergal

    (Institute of Public Administration, Ireland)

  • Shannon Laura

    (Institute of Public Administration, Ireland)

Abstract

This paper examines the operation of An Fóram Uisce (The Water Forum) and its role as a statutory body in formally engaging stakeholders in policy deliberation at the national level. An Fóram Uisce was established in 2018 and consists of twenty-six members, including stakeholders from agriculture, fisheries, business, trade unions and environmental organisations. The research finds a number of benefits of An Fóram as a means of stakeholder engagement. An Fóram is gradually evolving a role for itself in highlighting or putting an issue on the political and public agenda, and helping determine ways in which problems are addressed. It also provides members with a means of developing a shared understanding of the issues and agreeing potential solutions. Limitations exist, however. Notably, there is limited evidence to date of the impact of An Fóram on policy development in practice.

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  • Boyle Richard & O’Riordan Joanna & O’Leary Fergal & Shannon Laura, 2021. "Structured, formal engagement of stakeholders in public policy – The case of An Fóram Uisce (The Water Forum)," Administration, Sciendo, vol. 69(4), pages 39-55, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:vrs:admini:v:69:y:2021:i:4:p:39-55:n:1
    DOI: 10.2478/admin-2021-0027
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