Abstract
This article examines a specific institutional change in Israel. In 2003 the Israeli Knesset implemented the local authority unification plan, an unprecedented reform in the structure of local authorities in Israel. This article is about a local government reorganization taking place in a unique political culture. This article tries to integrate the role of political entrepreneurs within an Institutionalist and "learning" perspectives to offer an explanation to a local government structure, thus politicians influence and are influenced by a wide range of institutional norms and practices in a complex process of design and determination of institutional change.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 200-206 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | International Journal of Public Administration |
Volume | 33 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Mar 2010 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Israel
- Local authorities
- Political entrepreneurs
- Public administration reform
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Business and International Management
- Public Administration