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Mapping the governing entities and their interactions in designing policy mixes for sustainability transitions: the case of electric vehicles in China
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posted on 2023-06-10, 06:13 authored by Qi SongQi Song, Karoline RoggeKaroline Rogge, Adrian ElyAdrian ElyRecognising the limited consideration of administrative aspects in sustainability transitions research, this article investigates the governing entities behind China's policy mix for electric vehicles (EVs), and their interactions from 2001 to 2020. Based on a social network analysis of policy documents we find that as the e-mobility transition unfolds, a complex and evolving network of governing entities has appeared in designing China's EV policy mix. Specifically, a small group of highly interactive governing entities has played a critical role in coordinating and mobilising system resources, while some new entrants have also come to the fore in response to recent socio-technical changes. Moreover, our community detection analysis distinguishes various groups of governing entities, each performing different policy functions. Based on our empirical case, we discuss factors that influence changes to administrative arrangements for policy mixes. We conclude that the deliberate acceleration of sustainability transitions calls for further research on the administration of the associated policy mixes.
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Environmental Innovation and Societal TransitionsISSN
2210-4224Publisher
ElsevierExternal DOI
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46Page range
a100691 1-23Department affiliated with
- SPRU - Science Policy Research Unit Publications
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2023-02-13First Open Access (FOA) Date
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2023-02-10Usage metrics
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