Journal on Policy and Complex Systems
Figure 5 . Systemic model of the implementation of an interministerial policy within government .
Discussions
How can the dynamism of HiAP
be captured ? We analyzed data with the complexity metatheory in mind . This metatheory may be considered quite theoretical , difficult to manipulate , and arguably not a practical , operational framework with direct value for practitioners . Practical implications have been requested due to the dissatisfaction with the practicality of public policy implementation theories ( O ’ Toole , 2004 ). To address such concerns , we suggest that — instead of the dialogic , hologrammatic , and recursive principles — three practical themes may be worth investigating to reflect the dynamics of HiAP : ( 1 ) HiAP as a learning process ; ( 2 ) HiAP as episodes of communication ; and ( 3 ) HiAP with permeability to innovations . The framework originates directly from the case study , through an inductive analytic process . It is also influenced indirectly by the initial theory that guided the data collection — namely , Morin ’ s theory .
For practitioners , we would agree that the framework is a more convenient , practical , and useable tool than Morin ’ s theory . As such , it can be conceived as an alternative to Morin when we consider overarching policies across sectors . Overall , keeping in mind a complexity lens , the dynamics of HiAP , and our analysis , the categories of a potential performance assessment framework for the early steps of a HiAP might include the following :
• Capacity of public policy implementation to be a learning process
• scientific feedback
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