Hybridity in social policy implementation

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Authors: Nicolette van Gestel, Flemming Larsen
DOI: 10.4337/9781035331178.00035
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Abstract

Hybridity in social policy often results in implementation tasks that are hard to reconcile. Using social policy and public administration literature, hybridity is seen as a result of multiple logics and governance modes. We show the impact of hybridity on social policy implementation through literature and our own studies on innovation projects. The chapter concludes with theoretical and practical challenges for effective social policy implementation, where street-level actors work with broader, integrated services, cooperation with employers, and citizen involvement.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Healthcare innovation and challenges Innovation Technology and Society Health Policy Implementation Science

Publication details

Journal / source
Edward Elgar Publishing eBooks
Pages
335–347
Publication date
14 August 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Book chapter