IPPA Critical Policy Studies Network
The Critical Policy Studies Network is part of the International Public Policy Association (IPPA), providing a platform for scholars to engage with critical and interpretive approaches to public policy through collaboration, conferences, and support for theoretical and methodological innovation. This is an international group.
Interpretive Methodologies and Methods (IMM) Conference Group (APSA)
The IMM provides a forum for discussing methodologies and methods related to empirical interpretive research, addressing issues within contemporary political science. Key activities include workshops and conference sessions focused on interpretive methods and research. It is located in the US.
APSA Critical Policy Studies related group
The Critical Policy Studies APSA Related Group challenges traditional policy analysis by promoting interpretive, discursive, and participatory approaches to public policy, fostering collaboration, and advancing democratic governance and social justice in policy research. It is located in the US.
Public Administration Theory Network (PAT-Net)
The Public Administration Theory Network, established in 1978, brings together academics, government officials, and public service professionals to critically explore government, governance, and administration through its annual conference and its quarterly journal, Administrative Theory & Praxis, which promotes critical and theoretical dialogue in public administration. This group is located in the US.
Interpretation, Method and Critique (IMC) Network and Research Cluster
This collaborative network, founded at ANU, raises the profile of interpretivist social science within the Australian academy. It organizes cross-disciplinary workshops and events. It is located in Australia.
ECPR Standing Group on Theoretical Perspectives in Policy Analysis
This group follows the argumentative turn in policy analysis, engaging with interpretive, deliberative, and practice-based approaches. It organizes panels and events at ECPR conferences in Europe.
Interpretive Politics Specialist Group of the Political Studies Association (PSA)
The group fosters research that explores political beliefs, languages, and practices through interpretive approaches, including ethnography, narrative analysis, and the study of political ideologies, while promoting collaboration across disciplines and geographical boundaries. This group in located in the UK.
Public Policy & Administration specialist group (PSA)
The Public Administration and Public Policy Specialist Group supports academics and practitioners in public administration, policy, and management by organizing seminars, conference panels, and events, and promotes a multidisciplinary exploration of diverse theoretical approaches spanning political science, economics, sociology, and philosophy across global contexts. This group is located in the UK.
Critical and Interpretive Public Administration Group (NIG)
The objectives of this group are to create a community of interpretive and critical scholars in Public Administration and Political Science and enhance the teaching of critical approaches in the Netherlands and Flanders.