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Explaining and Measuring the Embrace of Local Agenda 21s by Local Governments

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  • Jose M Barrutia
  • Carmen Echebarria

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Previous research has identified factors affecting local government (LG) adoption of Local Agenda 21 (LA21). The objective of this research is to propose a measurement model and test it in the case of a specific region, the Basque Country. Research results show that the embrace of LA21 by LGs is explained by internal characteristics of LG and factors associated with LG environment, which is fostered, fundamentally, by higher levels of government that can create connected or networking processes. The most relevant external factors are associated with a concept under-emphasised in previous sustainable development literature: cocreation. We propose that, to achieve generalised diffusion of LA21-type tools, we should emphasise cocreation in networks instead of networks in general. The measurement model used in this research could be used in other contexts as a means of confirming or refuting our results and offer politicians a guide for achieving a more generalised and robust diffusion of LA21 processes. This research contributes to LA21 and innovation-adoption literatures.

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  • Jose M Barrutia & Carmen Echebarria, 2011. "Explaining and Measuring the Embrace of Local Agenda 21s by Local Governments," Environment and Planning A, , vol. 43(2), pages 451-469, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:envira:v:43:y:2011:i:2:p:451-469
    DOI: 10.1068/a43338
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    1. Katarina Eckerberg & Katrin Dahlgren, 2007. "Project or Process? Fifteen years' experience with Local Agenda 21 in Sweden (English version)," EKONOMIAZ. Revista vasca de Economía, Gobierno Vasco / Eusko Jaurlaritza / Basque Government, vol. 64(01), pages 124-141.
    2. Carmen Echebarria & Jose M Barrutia & Itziar Aguado, 2009. "The ISC Framework: Modelling Drivers for the Degree of Local Agenda 21 Implantation in Western Europe," Environment and Planning A, , vol. 41(4), pages 980-995, April.
    3. Marko Joas & Bob Evans & Kate Theobald, 2007. "Local Agenda 21 in Europe. The second phase of ecological modernisation in local government (English version)," EKONOMIAZ. Revista vasca de Economía, Gobierno Vasco / Eusko Jaurlaritza / Basque Government, vol. 64(01), pages 92-105.
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