Category: Journal of International and Comparative Social Policy

Why Care and Inclusion Are Central to Climate Adaptation

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A green plant seedling pushing through cracked, dry earth, symbolising resilience in the face of climate stress.

This blog post is based on an article published in the Journal of International and Comparative Social Policy by Christopher Taylor Brown. As the planet experiences another year of unprecedented climate-related hazards, the discourse on climate change is evolving. We are moving beyond the focus on mitigation — how to prevent climate change — to… Continue reading Why Care and Inclusion Are Central to Climate Adaptation

Looking inside the firm: Policy, employers and the future of work–family balance

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A woman with curly hair works at a desk with a laptop and papers, while a baby plays on a play mat on the floor beneath the desk.

This blog post is based on an article published in the Journal of International and Comparative Social Policy by Rosa Daiger von Gleichen, Marina Hagen, and Daniela Grunow. Work is changing rapidly. Digitalisation, new forms of performance monitoring, hybrid working arrangements and, increasingly, artificial intelligence are reshaping how, where and when work is done. These… Continue reading Looking inside the firm: Policy, employers and the future of work–family balance

Why has social investment not (yet) changed how citizens think about solidarity

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Blurred image of commuters crossing a busy city street during rush hour

This blog post is based on an article published in the Journal of International and Comparative Social Policy by Damien Pennetreau, Claire Dupuy, and Virginie Van Ingelgom. European welfare states have changed significantly over the last few decades. Governments have shifted away from simply compensating people after periods of hardship. They have increasingly asked for… Continue reading Why has social investment not (yet) changed how citizens think about solidarity

Rethinking Housing Provision in the European Union: Why Comparative Evidence Matters More Than Ever

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Urban residential housing with mixed building types and densities, illustrating variation in housing provision across European cities

This blog post is based on an article published in the Journal of International and Comparative Social Policy by Rūta Ubarevičienė and Jolanta Aidukaitė. Across Europe, housing has quietly shifted from a background policy concern to one of the most urgent social challenges of our time. Whether you live in a booming capital city or… Continue reading Rethinking Housing Provision in the European Union: Why Comparative Evidence Matters More Than Ever

Insights on Social Policy Implementation from Latin America and Southern Europe

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Illustration depicting stages of public policy implementation, including policy design, administrative systems, documentation, meetings between officials, and management of public records.

This blog post is based on an article published in the Journal of International and Comparative Social Policy by Ricardo Velázquez Leyer, Viviana Ramírez, Gibrán Cruz-Martínez, and Theodoros Papadopoulos. The Importance of Policy Implementation The implementation of social policies is one of the most complex and demanding tasks governments face. Policy implementation refers to the… Continue reading Insights on Social Policy Implementation from Latin America and Southern Europe