PP - Factors Influencing Public Policy Making and Implementation Lesson

Factors Influencing Public Policy Making and Implementation Lesson   

Public policy is a complex and multifaceted process. It involves the interplay of many parties. This includes many businesses, interest groups, and individuals competing and collaborating to influence policymakers to act in a particular way and on a variety of policies. These individuals and groups use numerous tactics to advance their interests. The tactics can include lobbying, advocating their positions publicly, attempting to educate supporters and opponents, and mobilizing allies on a particular issue. Perfect policies rarely emerge from the political process.

Most often policy outcomes involve compromises among interested parties. Public policies are influenced by a variety of factors. These factors include public opinion, economic conditions, new scientific discoveries, technological change, interest groups, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), business lobbying, and other political activity. Make sure to read the parts of your e-text that deal with public policy implementation.

 

 

Please complete the following matching review activity.

 

Public Policy Implementation Presentation

It is now time to watch the Public Policy Implementation presentation. Take notes as you watch the video and reach out to your instructor with any questions. 

 

Make sure you have read the case studies for each of the countries we study in this class. As you read through the case studies, think about what the biggest public policy concern currently is in that country (Healthcare, education, environmental, gender issues, etc.). 

 

Takeaway & Sendoff

A Question to Consider:

  • Why can it be so difficult to implement public policy?

Write down your answer to the above question and keep it for study purposes.

The Public Policy Process Infographic. Text is listed below. 

The Public Policy Process: Problem Identification then Policy Formulation then Policy Adoption then Policy Implementation then Policy Evaluation

 

Dig Deeper

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