Policy stability in a time of turbulence: the case of elite sport policy in England/the UK

摘要: The research analyses stability and change in the English/British elite sport policy landscape period 2005 to early 2014. In context of a recession government, environment could be described as turbulent cuts public funding commitment deregulation have been key features overarching landscape. There was an assumption that would not immune from turbulence. is consisting three elements: organisations, political salience. original contribution thesis threefold: first, relation empirical study relative impact economic turbulence on system; second, application institutional theory punctuated equilibrium analysis policy; third, explain extent uncovered through research. The used case approach. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 20 senior officials England/the UK both sport-specific NGBs organisations wider, national remits for incorporating government non-government organisations. Due sample interviewees, nuances interviewing important consideration researcher. A document also carried out. Through existing literature data gathered, cases emerged examined depth: youth talent search development; nurturing transferring talent; sustaining world class athletes. Thematic examine data. revealed was, most part, stable studied. changes intensity financial support refinements objectives, especially due hosting London 2012 Olympic Paralympic Games, but overall aims remained consistent. reasons identified this follows: absence alternative, critical lobby; strong leadership sector; Games. long-term Labour s Modernisation agenda found contributed governance sport, which includes structure decision-making accountability around by Sport. Historical Institutionalism offer useful meso-level framework clear junctures path formation phases identified.