How to write a policy recommendation? §

Created Time: June 25, 2021 8:53 PM Database: Evergreen Database Last Edited Time: July 14, 2021 1:02 AM Tags:#Public-Policy,#Research Type: Literature Notes URL: https://web.uvic.ca/~sdoyle/E302/Notes/Policy%20Recommendation.html

a policy recommendation document provides

• a briefing note
• a more in-depth analysis of the options
• a policy recommendation.

Structure §

• Issue: brings up why this issue matter and should be addressed
• Recommendation: usually multiple things recommended (presented before the analysis)
• Analysis: side info that guided you to the decisions presented in the recommendation.
  • What were the alternative options?
  • How was the proposed one better?
  • Background factors to arrive to this conclusion

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Follows structure of a problem solving

• identify and clarify the policy issue
• research relevant background and context
• identify the alternatives
• carry out required consultations
• select the best policy option
• prepare policy recommendation document for approval