The sustainable development goals : : diffusion and contestation in Asia and Europe /

The sustainable development goals : : diffusion and contestation in Asia and Europe / / edited by Paul Bacon, Mina Chiba and Frederik Ponjaert.

This book considers the promotion of the SDGs through the lens of norm diffusion theory, with a focus on three SDG policy areas; health, education and decent work. It allows readers to deepen their understanding of SDG policy diffusion mechanisms, and grasp the patterns of success and failure in the...

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Superior document:Routledge studies in sustainable development
TeilnehmendeR:
Bacon, Paul (Lecturer in international relations),
Chiba, Mina,
Ponjaert, Frederik,
Place / Publishing House:London ;, New York, New York : : Routledge,, [2023]
©2023
Year of Publication:2023
Language:English
Series:Routledge studies in sustainable development.
Physical Description:1 online resource (207 pages)
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Table of Contents:
  • Cover
  • Half Title
  • Series Information
  • Title Page
  • Copyright Page
  • Table of Contents
  • Illustrations
  • About the Editors
  • Contributors
  • Acknowledgements
  • Abbreviations and Acronyms
  • Section 1 Conceptual Frameworks
  • 1 The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as International Norms
  • Introduction
  • The Book's Theme
  • SDGs' Overview
  • The Emergence of the SDGs and Targets
  • Formulation of the SDGs
  • Introduction to the Book Chapters
  • References
  • 2 Adapting and Applying the 'Spiral Model' to the Diffusion of the SDGs
  • Introduction
  • The Spiral Model of Human Rights Change and the Hybrid Theory
  • The Interaction Between Logics of Action and Socialisation Processes
  • Checkel's Theory of Different Types of Socialisation
  • The Scope Conditions of the Hybrid Model
  • Mechanisms of Diffusion and Modes of Action
  • The Five Phases of the Spiral Model of Norm Diffusion
  • Support for and Criticism of the Spiral Model: Improving Our Analysis of Norm Diffusion
  • Strengthening the Spiral Model: Adding Theories of Types of Socialisation, Norm Localisation and Norm Contestation to …
  • Differentiating Socialisation and Persuasion
  • Acharya's Theory of Norm Localisation
  • Theories of Norm Contestation and the Work of Jacqui True
  • Direct, Indirect and Locally-Mediated Diffusion
  • The Spiral Model as a Powerful Tool of Norm Diffusion and Norm Compliance
  • References
  • Section 2 Ensuring Healthy Lives and Promoting Well-Being (SDG 3)
  • 3 Diffusion of UHC Through Global Health Diplomacy
  • Introduction
  • The Right to Health
  • 'Health for All' and Primary Health Care
  • 'Health for All' in International Development Goals: From the MDGs to the SDGs
  • 2019 Osaka G20 Summit and UN High-Level Meeting On UHC
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • 4 Diffusion of SRHR and Local Constraints
  • Introduction.
  • Norm Diffusion and Areas of Limited Statehood
  • Limited Statehood and SRHR in the Philippines
  • The Trajectory of Sexual and Reproductive Health Policies in the Philippines
  • Reproductive Health Law of 2012
  • Conclusion
  • Note
  • References
  • 5 Sexuality Education in Thailand: Contestation and Reconciliation
  • Introduction
  • Policy Development of School-Based CSE in Thailand
  • Massive Public Information and Education On HIV/AIDS in the 1990s
  • Promotion of School-Based Sexuality Education From the 2000s
  • Implementation of CSE in Schools in Thailand
  • Norm Diffusion of CSE at the School Level
  • Discussion and Conclusion
  • Note
  • References
  • Section 3 Ensuring Inclusive and Equitable Quality Education (SDG 4)
  • 6 Reformulation of Inclusive Education: Cambodia
  • Introduction
  • Historical Background and Global Definitions of Inclusive Education
  • Data On and for Inclusion and Education in Cambodia
  • Data On Inclusion and Education
  • Data for Inclusion and Education
  • Diffusion as Intended and Delivered
  • As Intended: the Legal and Non-Legal Normative Framework of Inclusive Education
  • As Delivered: the Institutional Framework of Inclusive Education
  • Reformulation and Norm Diffusion Through Contestation
  • Conclusion and Implications
  • References
  • 7 Diffusion of Inclusive Education in Malawi
  • Introduction
  • Adoption of Inclusive Education Policy in Malawi: From the Regional to the National Level
  • Inclusive Education in Policy Documents
  • Adoption and Development of Inclusive Education Policy
  • Analysis of Contextual Factors: Malawi in Southeast Africa
  • Teacher and Parent Reception of Inclusive Education Policy: From National to Local
  • Teacher Evaluation of Inclusive Education Policy
  • Results of the Questionnaire Survey
  • Results of Interviews With Teachers.
  • Parent Reception of Inclusive Education Policy: the Meaning of 'Inclusivity' at the Local Level
  • Findings and Discussion
  • Conclusion
  • Funding and Acknowledgements
  • Note
  • References
  • 8 Challenges for Diffusing Global Citizenship Education in Japan
  • Introduction
  • Global Citizenship Education
  • Internationalisation of Higher Education in Japan
  • Methodology
  • Findings
  • The Politics of International Norms
  • Existence of Competing Terms
  • Challenges in Translation and Implementation in Practice
  • Existence of Dominant Stakeholders
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Section 4 Full and Productive Employment and Decent Work (SDG 8)
  • 9 Gender Equality and Decent Work: Japan
  • Guarantees of Gender Equality and Decent Work in the MDGs and SDGs
  • Changing the Mindset Concerning Decent Work: From a Lack of Mention in the MDGs to an Individual Goal in the SDGs
  • The Continuous Struggle Towards Gender Equality: How MDG 3 Evolved Into SDG 5
  • Understanding the Gap Between Commitment and Compliance: the Relevance of the Spiral Model of Norm Diffusion for Domestic ...
  • The Spiral Model as a Useful Tool to Understand Norm Diffusion
  • Checkel's Different Types of Socialisation: Pushing for the Internalisation of the Concepts of Gender Equality and Decent ...
  • The Importance of Localising International Women's Rights Norms
  • A Feminism-Based Approach to Multiculturalism and Norm Contestation: Breaking the Illusion of Gender Neutrality
  • The Japanese Approach to the SDGs' Implementation
  • Japan's Positive Initiatives
  • Japan's Lack of Successful Implementation
  • Using the Spiral Model to Understand Japan's Commitment and Compliance to Gender Equality and Decent Work
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • 10 Tackling Forced Labour in Thailand
  • Introduction: Joint Recognition of Improved Fisheries Standards in Thailand.
  • Case Study Work On SDG Norm Diffusion in Third Countries
  • Overview of the Argument
  • Thailand's Asymmetric Interdependence Vulnerability: the Basis for EU Conditionality
  • Successful EU Conditionality in Action in Both the Fisheries and Forced Labour Sectors
  • Benchmarking Successful Norm Diffusion
  • Examples of Successful Diffusion of the SDG 'Decent Work' Goal On the Ground
  • Amendment of the Thai AHTA
  • Improvement in the Labour Conditions of Workers in the Thai Fisheries Sector
  • Conclusion
  • Notes
  • References
  • 11 Diffusion of Labour Rights: Georgia 2003-2019
  • Introduction
  • Repression and Denial: 2003-2012
  • From Denial to Tactical Concessions: 2013-2019
  • Beyond Tactical Concessions? The Emergence of Bottom-Up Mobilisation
  • Conclusion
  • Notes
  • References
  • 12 Mainstreaming Animal Welfare: The Role of EU Trade Policy
  • Introduction
  • Animal Welfare-a Missing Dimension of the UN Sustainable Development Agenda?
  • The Struggle to Define Animal Welfare-from Five Freedoms to Five Domains
  • The Struggle to Include Animal Welfare On the Global Agenda
  • Mainstreaming Animal Welfare in the Implementation of the UN SDGs
  • Animal Welfare and the SDGs-the Case of SDG 8
  • Animal Welfare and Full and Productive Employment and Decent Work (8.5)
  • Animal Welfare and Quality of Work (8.8)
  • Animal Welfare and Sustainable Tourism (8.9)
  • Norm Diffusion Around Animal Welfare Through EU Trade Policy
  • From the EU's Agenda On the SDGs to EU Trade Policy
  • Mainstreaming the Link Between Animal Welfare and the SDGs in the Implementation of FTAs
  • Between Adoption and Contestation-norm Diffusion Around Animal Welfare in Trade Policy
  • Conclusions
  • Notes
  • References
  • Section 5 Conclusion
  • 13 Norm Diffusion, Norm Contestation and the SDGs
  • References
  • Index.

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