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Regulatory Transformation: Lessons from Connecticut's Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Author(s) -
Esty Daniel
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
public administration review
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.721
H-Index - 139
eISSN - 1540-6210
pISSN - 0033-3352
DOI - 10.1111/puar.12528
Subject(s) - excellence , corporate governance , incentive , government (linguistics) , public administration , investment (military) , best practice , public relations , political science , business , management , economics , law , linguistics , philosophy , politics , microeconomics
As economies and citizen priorities continue to evolve, governance practices must also adjust to changing circumstances and public expectations. This article explores the important topic of regulatory transformation, drawing from both the academic literature and the author's recent experience heading Connecticut's Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. The article makes the case for a focus on vision and execution as the critical starting points for good governance in the twenty‐first century, drawing on best practices from the world of management. It then addresses some of the constraints faced by government organizations in this evolving era. Finally, the article identifies five core elements of regulatory excellence: integration, innovation, incentives, investment, and implementation .