Policy entrepreneurs: environmental movements and the construction of environmental policy

Abstract

This paper aims to explain both, the reasons and the ways, that policy entrepreneurs have contributed to the public policy knowledge, specifically in three countries: Mexico, Colombia, and Chile. Based on the Multiple Streams Framework that guides this research, policy entrepreneurs can also be actors or leaders within the government; however, this work is carried out only by those leaders and non-governmental organizations. Countries of interest were selected because they currently rank with the best environmental performance in Latin America, according to the Environmental Performance Index developed by Yale University. The methodology consists of a review of selected scientific research and media articles. Key findings underscore the policy entrepreneurs diversity, diverse advocacy resources and multiple discourses.