Roelich, KE, Schmieder, T, Steinberger, JK et al. (1 more author) (2013) The role of governance in accelerating transition towards more integrated, service-oriented infrastructure operation. In: UNSPECIFIED Theorising governance change for a sustainable economy, 30 April 2013, British Library, London. (Unpublished)
Abstract
Infrastructure operation in the UK can be described as separate utility systems provisioning unconstrained demand, with higher throughput corresponding to higher profits. A more sustainable approach would prioritise coordinated infrastructure operation focused on essential service delivery at the lowest possible resource use. However, the presiding policy paradigm reinforces the current regime to such an extent that it constrains the necessary transition to a more sustainable infrastructure system. This paper combines the findings of existing case study research with insights from theories of multi- level governance, co-evolution and institutional dynamics to improve our understanding of how governance systems could accelerate the transition to more resource efficient, service-oriented infrastructure operation. We develop a governance analysis framework to improve the understanding of this transition and in particular the role that governance might take in managing its acceleration. The framework allows analysts to identify elements or relationships that are absent from a system of interest or that are constrained by the current governance system. This can be used to identify alternative approaches to governance that remove barriers to transitions or enable the creation of a necessary element and accelerate desirable transitions.
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Item Type: | Proceedings Paper |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Engineering & Physical Sciences (Leeds) > School of Civil Engineering (Leeds) > Institute for Resilient Infrastructure (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 01 Nov 2013 12:00 |
Last Modified: | 15 Sep 2014 01:31 |
Status: | Unpublished |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:76697 |