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Public Policy and Administration 206
21 January 2024
The so called devolution revolution has resulted in increased governance at lower levels and more reliance on markets for addressing public problems. Choose to either argue in support or against it. State your stance early and clearly, then support your stance with examples, evidence, or logical derivations.
The efficacy and resilience of intergovernmental interactions are critical to the successful execution of a devolution revolution. A cooperative and coordinated effort is required between the several tiers of government in order to implement devolution, which is the transfer of powers from the federal government to regional or local authorities. The importance of intergovernmental connections is examined in this discussion within the framework of a devolutionary revolution. It explores the various functions these partnerships fulfill, from facilitating resource allocation to settling disagreements and coordinating policy activities. Understanding how to achieve the devolution of powers best, promoting effective governance, and guaranteeing that public services are provided in a way that is consistent with the broader objectives of empowering local communities all depend on an analysis of intergovernmental relations.
Chapter 4 of the textbook does an excellent job highlighting the dilemma of the financial
relationships between federal and state governments. However, there is a constant argument between the two governments, because the state governments essentially want the federal government funds, without the attachment of the federal government. The textbook compares how the devolution revolution is similar to the Sagebrush Rebellion. The term "Sagebrush Rebellion" describes a wave of protests and movements that arose in the western United States in
the latter half of the 20th century, especially in the 1970s and 1980s. The federal government's power over large areas of land in the western states was contested, and a movement for more local control and management of public lands was one of its defining characteristics. “In general, they feel that the states should have more control over the lands and how they are used. The counterargument is that such lands are national trusts and can only legitimately be dealt with by representatives of the national government.” (Shafritz, 152). This quote helped me decide on my stance on the devolution revolution. I think it is ultimately fair to let the states have more control over lands since the land resides in the state, not in the government. I think it is fair to state that there should be reliable coordination and communication between the state and federal governments, in the way that if a state government needs to transfer a policy or program. The coordination ensures coherence in devolution powers. Also, the stability of government increases when state and federal governments have an intergovernmental relationship. This is extremely important in avoiding conflict between the two.
Overall, the analysis of intergovernmental relations within the framework of a devolutionary revolution highlights their crucial function in molding the prosperity and efficiency of this revolutionary governance framework. The Sagebrush Rebellion and the larger decentralization debate both demonstrate how strong cooperation and coordination across the various governmental tiers are necessary to achieve local empowerment and autonomy. To solve problems, make resource allocation easier, and guarantee policy coherence, central and local governments must work together.
Shafritz, J. M., Russell, E. W., Borick, C. P., & Hyde, A. C. (2016). Introducing public administration
. Taylor & Francis.
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