Steps of the policy making process

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The Policy Making process consists of ten steps:

1. Plan the Project: Before embarking on any policy programme or project, it is important to give adequate consideration to how it will be managed and resourced. A range of techniques is available which can assist with the planning of policy work.
2. Research issues: Quality decisions depend on quality information. Look at local, national and international research. Refer to a variety of sources:
a. Expert knowledge and good practice
b. Statistics including performance of existing policies
c. Consultation
d. New research or trends
3. Evaluate options: Challenge the status quo and look across the field of play to identify all possible options. Assess each option against Better Regulation Principles.
4. Develop the preferred policy: Define the detail and specifics of the preferred policy.
5. Consultation: Find out what stakeholders really think. Often when proposals are formally presented they trigger feedback which may not have been voiced during the informal discussions as more in depth engagement with constituent stakeholders is undertaken. Allow adequate time for consultation and submission of formal positions. In carrying out the consultation exercises the Guidelines for Consultation Exercises with Stakeholders should be followed.
6. Review draft policy and prepare implementation plan: Organize feedback and define Government position for each feedback and publish Consultation feedback document. In the case where there is significant divergence from the original strategy plan, it is good practice to repeat Consultations
…but it is important to be practical. At the end of the day preserve original focus, scope and intention.
7. Obtain approvals/clearances: Following a thorough research exercise to identify potential legal issues with the proposed changes and consultation with the Public Administration, businesses and citizens being impacted and EU Secretariat, the legislative instrument should be drafted. A Legal Notice Checklist must be completed for any proposed secondary legislation.
8. Communicate policy changes: Carry out communications campaigns well in advance of coming into force. Prepare for and support implementation by providing guidance, support, training and facilitation. A multi-faceted communication strategy should be embarked on to ensure all stakeholders are reached.
9. Implementing and monitoring progress: Manage transition and resolve implementation issues. It is important to maintain effective stakeholder involvement and to gauge enforcement action and effectiveness. Performance should be monitored from the view point of the regulator and the regulated sector.
10. Review: Assess the results achieved, identify the strengths and weaknesses of the process and encapsulate these in the new cycle of policy development.

Titany answered the question on November 30, 2021 at 06:19

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