Policy Development

Definition

Policy development involves researching, creating, implementing and evaluating policies to address specific issues in society.

Analogy

Think of policy development as writing an essay. You research your topic (identify the issue), write a draft (create a policy), edit it based on feedback (implement changes), and then get graded by your teacher (evaluate effectiveness).

Related terms

Policy Agenda: The set of issues policymakers consider important. It's like the list of potential essay topics you might choose from.

Public Opinion: The collective attitudes or beliefs held by the adult population. This is like peer review in class where everyone gives their opinion on your essay.

Interest Groups: These are organizations that try to influence public policy based on their particular interests. They're like different clubs at school advocating for certain changes or initiatives.