A policy is an an intervention that aims to mitigate or solve a public problem. As you do your research, consider the actors/groups involved in policy formation and influencing the agenda and the information sources they create to communicate policies. Actors may include: special interests or advocacy groups, government officials and organizations, academic scholars, think tanks, media, etc.
1. Recognize, define, and quantify the problem
2. Identify the objectives and define the details of the policy or program. Consider:
3. Collect evidence and data
3. Examine current and alternative policies
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