policy incoherence

[/ˈpɑːləsi ɪnˈkoʊhɪrəns/]
nounpl: policy incoherences
incoerência de política
1. A lack of consistency, logical connection, or agreement between different policies, their objectives, or their implementation, resulting in contradictory or conflicting government or organizational actions
The government's policy incoherence between environmental protection and industrial development created confusion among stakeholders.
A incoerência de política do governo entre proteção ambiental e desenvolvimento industrial criou confusão entre as partes interessadas.
2. The failure of related policies to align with a unified strategy or set of principles, often leading to ineffectiveness or counterproductive outcomes
Policy incoherence in healthcare reform resulted in conflicting regulations that hindered implementation.
A incoerência de política na reforma da saúde resultou em regulamentações conflitantes que dificultaram a implementação.
This term is frequently used in academic, governmental, and journalistic contexts in both Brazil and the United States to critique government effectiveness and organizational management. In Brazilian Portuguese media, 'incoerência de política' is commonly employed when discussing inconsistencies in federal, state, or municipal government actions. The concept is central to discussions about governance quality and institutional effectiveness in both cultures.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
policy contradictionpolicy inconsistencypolicy conflictlack of policy alignmentpolicy fragmentation
Antonyms / Antônimos
policy coherencepolicy consistencypolicy alignmentpolicy harmonyintegrated policy

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
incoerência de política
Standard term used in government and academic contexts
Portugal
incoerência política
Alternative form more commonly used in Portuguese European discourse
USA English
policy incoherence
Commonly used in political science, public administration, and policy analysis

Related Words

policy formulationpolicy implementationpolicy frameworkstrategic alignmentinstitutional coordinationregulatory consistency

Related Idioms & Phrases

mixed messages in policy
policy at cross purposes
conflicting policy directives
policy working against itself
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