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@article{ART001822533},
author={Yoon, Kun},
title={Reducing Functional Duplication among Quagos in Korean ICT Promotion Policy},
journal={Korean Society and Public Administration},
issn={1225-8652},
year={2013},
volume={24},
number={3},
pages={279-312}

TY - JOUR
AU - Yoon, Kun
TI - Reducing Functional Duplication among Quagos in Korean ICT Promotion Policy
JO - Korean Society and Public Administration
PY - 2013
VL - 24
IS - 3
PB - Seoul Association For Public Administration
SP - 279
EP - 312
SN - 1225-8652
AB - This article discusses functional duplication among quagos (Quasi-Government Organizations) in Korean ICT (Information and Communication Technology) promotion policy. Recently the new Park administration has established the MSIP (Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning), a new ministry that will have exclusive responsibility for ICT promotion policies. However, other ministries still perform the same or similar ICT functions as a result of ministerial turf wars. A consequence is extensive functional duplication among ICT quagos which could yield several problems in the ICT policy area, including budget waste, inconsistent policy implementation, and confusion of policy customers. This study analyzes this situation through theoretical discussion and content analysis of ICT quago documents and interview data. Additionally on this basis, recommendations are made, including policy coordination and functional redesign. The former includes voluntary cooperation between overlapping quagos through active communication or intended information exchange, and central coordination by the relevant ministries and the President. The latter involves a branch strategy including transfer of duplicated functions to more appropriate organizations as well as more fundamental strategies, including mergers between quagos with many overlapping functions and functional restructuring in light of the whole government system. It is argued that although restructuring may be the most desirable strategy, it is also the least feasible due to the possibility of strong resistance. As such, government requires a long-term plan.
KW - ICT policy;Quago;Functional duplication;Policy coordination;Restructuring
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Yoon, Kun. (2013). Reducing Functional Duplication among Quagos in Korean ICT Promotion Policy. Korean Society and Public Administration, 24(3), 279-312.

Yoon, Kun. 2013, "Reducing Functional Duplication among Quagos in Korean ICT Promotion Policy", Korean Society and Public Administration, vol.24, no.3 pp.279-312.

Yoon, Kun "Reducing Functional Duplication among Quagos in Korean ICT Promotion Policy" Korean Society and Public Administration 24.3 pp.279-312 (2013) : 279.

Yoon, Kun. Reducing Functional Duplication among Quagos in Korean ICT Promotion Policy. 2013; 24(3), 279-312.

Yoon, Kun. "Reducing Functional Duplication among Quagos in Korean ICT Promotion Policy" Korean Society and Public Administration 24, no.3 (2013) : 279-312.

Yoon, Kun. Reducing Functional Duplication among Quagos in Korean ICT Promotion Policy. Korean Society and Public Administration, 24(3), 279-312.

Yoon, Kun. Reducing Functional Duplication among Quagos in Korean ICT Promotion Policy. Korean Society and Public Administration. 2013; 24(3) 279-312.

Yoon, Kun. Reducing Functional Duplication among Quagos in Korean ICT Promotion Policy. 2013; 24(3), 279-312.

Yoon, Kun. "Reducing Functional Duplication among Quagos in Korean ICT Promotion Policy" Korean Society and Public Administration 24, no.3 (2013) : 279-312.