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    POLICY FORMULATION

    PRESENTATION
    BY
    ALAN SABU
    TOPIC OUTLINE

    • Understanding the meaning of Policy and Policy Formulation


    • Characteristics of making a good Policy
    • Steps in making a good Policy
    What is a policy?
    • Policy is a law, regulation, procedure, administrative action, incentive, or
    voluntary practice of governments and other institutions.
    • Policy decisions are frequently reflected in resource allocations. Health can be
    influenced by policies in many different sectors.
    • For example, transportation policies can encourage physical activity
    (pedestrian- and bicycle-friendly community design); policies in schools can
    improve nutritional content of school meals.
    What is a policy formulation?

    • Policy formulation is the process by which governments and other


    organizations develop policies that guide decision-making and
    action. Effective policy formulation is essential to addressing
    social and economic challenges and achieving positive outcomes
    for individuals
    Cont.

    • Is the development of effective and acceptable courses of action


    for addressing what has been placed on the policy agenda
    Why Formulate policy?

    • Why the need for policies and procedures in a workplace


    • The purpose of policy formulation is to identify, analyze, and
    create strategies to address societal issues or achieve specific
    goals in a systematic and organized manner.
    • It involves researching, drafting, and implementing guidelines or
    regulations to guide decision-making and actions within a
    particular domain.
    What if there’s no policy formulated?

    • If a policy has been formulated, it means that a set of guidelines,


    rules, or regulations has been created to address a specific issue
    or achieve a particular objective.
    • The next steps typically involve implementing, monitoring, and
    evaluating the policy’s effectiveness to ensure it achieves its
    intended outcomes.
    • Additionally, policies may undergo revisions or updates based on
    changing circumstances or feedback from stakeholders.
    Policy is necessary

    • Policies are necessary for several reasons:


    •
    • 1. **Guidance**: Policies provide clear guidelines and rules for decision-making and actions within organizations, governments, or communities.
    •
    • 2. **Consistency**: They promote consistency and fairness by ensuring that similar situations are treated in a uniform manner.
    •
    • 3. **Risk Management**: Policies help mitigate risks by establishing standards and procedures to prevent or address potential issues or conflicts.
    •
    • 4. **Accountability**: They define responsibilities and expectations, fostering accountability among individuals and entities.
    •
    • 5. **Efficiency**: Policies streamline processes and operations by providing structured frameworks for achieving goals and objectives.
    •
    • 6. **Legal Compliance**: They ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and ethical standards, reducing the likelihood of leg al or ethical
    violations.
    •
    • Overall, policies serve as essential tools for governance, management, and problem-solving in various contexts.
    Functions of policy

    • The functions of policy include:

    • 1. **Problem Solving**: Policies address societal or organizational issues by proposing solutions and guiding actions to achieve desired outcomes.

    • 2. **Resource Allocation**: They determine how resources, such as finances, time, and personnel, are allocated to support specific objectives or programs.

    • 3. **Coordination**: Policies facilitate coordination among different stakeholders, departments, or levels of government by aligning efforts towards common goals.

    •
    • 4. **Decision Making**: Policies provide a framework for decision-making by establishing criteria, standards, and procedures to guide choices and actions.
    •

    • 5. **Communication**: They communicate organizational values, priorities, and expectations to internal and external stakeholders, promoting transparency and accountability.
    •
    • 6. **Evaluation**: Policies enable the evaluation of programs, initiatives, or processes by establishing benchmarks, indicators, and mechanisms for assessing performance and effectiveness.

    • 7. **Adaptation**: Policies allow for adaptation to changing circumstances or emerging issues by providing mechanisms for review, revision, or amendment as needed.

    • Overall, policies play crucial roles in governance, management, and problem-solving, shaping the direction and actions of organizations and societies.
    Characteristics of a good policy
    • Characteristics of a good policy include:

    • 1. **Clear Objectives**: Clearly defined goals and objectives that the policy aims to achieve.

    • 2. **Relevance**: Addressing current needs, issues, or challenges within the relevant context.

    • 3. **Comprehensiveness**: Covering all relevant aspects of the issue or problem it seeks to address.

    • 4. **Consistency**: Aligning with organizational values, mission, and other existing policies.

    • 5. **Feasibility**: Being practical and achievable within the available resources and constraints.

    • 6. **Clarity**: Using clear and understandable language, avoiding ambiguity or confusion.

    • 7. **Flexibility**: Allowing for adaptation to changing circumstances or needs over time.

    • 8. **Accountability**: Clearly assigning responsibilities and specifying mechanisms for oversight and enforcement.

    • 9. **Fairness**: Ensuring equitable treatment and consideration of diverse perspectives and interests.

    • 10. **Evaluation**: Including provisions for monitoring, evaluation, and feedback to assess effectiveness and make adjustments as necessary.

    • 11. **Accessibility**: Being accessible and easily available to all stakeholders who need to understand and comply with the policy.

    • By embodying these characteristics, a policy can effectively guide decision-making, actions, and outcomes within an organization or society.
    Steps in policy formulation

    • Problem emergence
    • Agenda setting
    • Consideration of policy options
    • Decision making
    • Implementation
    • Evaluation
    References

    • http:/www.entretrain.net/UK/distribution-policy
    • http:/www.businessdictionary.com/definition/distribution-policy.html
    • http:/www.paloaltonetworks.com/features/policy-control
    • http://searchcompliance.techtarget.com/definition/IT-controls
    https://courses.lumenlearning.com/boundless politicalscience/chapter/the-policy-
    process/
    Thank You

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