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Structural Impediments to Policy Learning: Lessons from Colombia’s Road Concession Programs

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  • Carter B. Casady
  • Julián D. Parra

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Although learning is the foundation of improved policymaking, little is known about policy learning in transportation programs. To address this knowledge gap, this article explores how two structural factors – (1) restricted information dissemination through centralized decision-making structures and (2) high senior civil servant turnover – affected policy learning in Colombia’s road concession programs. Using a case-based research design, our analysis indicates that centralized decision-making structures and high senior civil servant turnover impeded policy learning in Colombia’s first three road concession programs. Conversely, the absence of these factors in the fourth program led to policy learning and improved programmatic outcomes.

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  • Carter B. Casady & Julián D. Parra, 2021. "Structural Impediments to Policy Learning: Lessons from Colombia’s Road Concession Programs," International Journal of Public Administration, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 44(5), pages 359-371, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:lpadxx:v:44:y:2021:i:5:p:359-371
    DOI: 10.1080/01900692.2020.1724142
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    1. Mai, The Vinh & Casady, Carter B., 2023. "Delivering transport infrastructure using state-owned enterprises (SOEs): A business history of Vietnam Expressway Corporation between 2004 and 2016," Structural Change and Economic Dynamics, Elsevier, vol. 65(C), pages 339-350.

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