Policy Process
1. Which component(s) of the policy process does this health problem most likely “fit”?
2. If this is a matter that should be put on the government agenda, what methods could I use when approaching officials?
How can I phrase the problem so that officials will pay attention?
4. Who would be important to enlist in expressing my concerns?
5. If this matter needs a government response, what are the formal and informal means of communicating with officials?
6. Is there a person with prestige or influence who will help carry my message to the government?
7. Which policy tools can I use to design a government response to the problem? Is a law or regulation already in place that addresses this problem? If so, where was the breakdown in implementation?
8. Were the legal objectives clear when written? Were the program objectives changed during implementation?
9. Was the program or law ever evaluated? By whom? For what purpose?
10. Were any recommendations made? If so, were the recommendations followed?
