Review of 'Policy learning from influenza and the preparedness of the public health sector: 2006/2007 influenza season in Latvia'

I enjoyed reading the article. This study of policy learning and policy changes leads to all kinds of problems and concerns related to modernisation and management processes in public administration, especially when it comes to the academic debate on values in different countries. I do believe that the author raises some interesting questions and issues which are relevant from real-world experience as well as from an academic point of view.

The article is well structured and provides a  clear link between theoretical thoughts and empirical findings.  The presentation of the research methodology follows well international standards concerning the use of qualitative methods as well as the principle of document analysis.

The overview of research results gives the reader a good opportunity to follow the author’s theoretical reasoning when describing and analysing the Latvian case.

Based on my reading of the article,   I find the work overall carefully performed, the scientific discourse reflexive and grounded in firm empirical findings and experience. Thus, I strongly suggest publishing the article performed.