By the very nature of the Belgian experience, the volume is comparative, drawing conclusions on divergence and convergence of policy analysis, making it an important resource for both national and international scholars.
Marleen Brans is professor of public policy and administration at the KU Leuven Public Governance Institute. Her research interests include policy planning, the relationship betwen administrators and citizens, and the production and use of policy advice by academics, civil servants, personal advisors, and strategic advisory bodies.
David Aubin is associate professor of political science at Université catholique de Louvain, Belgium. He is currently director of the Master's in public administration and teaches courses in policy analysis and evaluation, and in sustainability.