DRIVERS OF

THE POLICY
PROCESS

POLI 673-PUBLIC POLICY

A N A LY S I S
 PUBLIC POLICY ANALYSIS

This can be described as the process

of identifying probable policy options
that could address a problem and then
comparing the options to make a
decision of which would be the most
effective, efficient and feasible.
 THE POLICY ENVIRONMENT

The policy environment refers to the

larger context in which policies are
developed, implemented, and
evaluated. It encompasses various
factors…
 FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE THE POLICY
PROCESS

INTERNAL EXTERNAL
Government Priorities International Agreement

Legislative Framework Global Economic Trends

Administrative Capacity Transboundary pollution

Financial resources Natural Disasters

Technological Innovation Technological Transfer

Public Awareness and Engagement Global Environmental Movements

PRIMARY POLICYMAKERS

Primary policymakers
are individuals or
entities directly Elected Officials Government Executive
responsible for making Agencies Leadership
and implementing
policy decisions. They
hold positions of
authority within
government institutions Regulatory
Bodies
or organizations with
the power to enact
policies.
SECONDARY POLICYMAKERS

Secondary policy makers

are individuals, groups, or
organizations that influence
the policy-making process Interest Groups Think Tanks Media Outlets
indirectly by providing
expertise, advice, advocacy,
or pressure. While they
may not have the authority
to enact policies
themselves, they play
Professional Advocacy
important roles in shaping
Associations Coalitions
policy agendas, priorities,
and outcomes
 TURBULENCE AND
UNPREDICTABILITY OF THE
POLICY ENVIRONMENT
Political Instability

Economic Volatility

Emerging Issues
The policy environment
International Relations
can often be
characterized by Legal and Regulatory Changes
turbulence and Media and Public Opinion
unpredictability due to
several factors. Interest Group Dynamics

Technological Advancements