The National Implementation of International Norms

This book explores the domestic adoption and implementation of international norms. The study of normative outcomes is expanded beyond traditional studies of value conflicts and localization to explore how transnational networks and local content policies affect an international norm's chances of reaching compliance on the ground. Empirical research from two case studies devoted to world class universities and the flaring of Associated Petroleum gas in Russia illustrate how the involvement of 'Transnational Expertise and Experience Networks' increases the chances norm implementation will be successful. This book shows how networks help to adapt international norms to a local context by raising awareness and motivation levels, sharing best practices and past experience of implementation. It will be relevant to students, researchers and policymakers interested in international relations and economic transition.

Fills a gap within the current literature through its practical analysis of norms and their implementation Contains detailed case studies to complement discussions on Constructivist norm theory Utilizes expert interviews with government officials, world bank representatives, and NGO workers

Autorentext
Anne Crowley-Vigneau is Associate Professor at the Moscow State Institute of International Relations and a member of Henley Business School's Centre for Euro-Asian Studies.

Inhalt

1. Introduction.- 2. Exploring the reasons behind the adoption of international norms.- 3. Closing the implementation gap with Transnational Experience and Expertise Networks.- 4. Local Content policies: aiding or harming internationalization?.- 5. The international norm on world-class universities and its Russian implementation.- 6. The international norm on APG Flaring and its Russian implementation.- 7. Optimal policy design for successful norm implementation.- 8. Conclusion.<p