Tag: Urban Development Policies

The policy scientists have created theories and models to help them understand and explain the policy making process. Following the widely accepted conceptual scheme of Thomas Dye, Policy Models can be conveniently classified into the following seven types: 5 1. Group Theoretic Model According to group theory, interaction and struggle among different societal groups is […]

Problems in the implementation of policy are common in all countries, be they developed or developing. Even with relatively good administrative structures, public policy often does not have its intended impact due to conceptual and political problems. 5 1 Conceptual Problems Implementation of public policy has been hindered by conceptual problems in understanding the nature […]

Implementation is what realizes decision or what generates outputs? It can be seen essentially in terms of the nature and degree of control exercised over the operations of a policy. Policy-making does not come to an end, once a policy is approved or adopted. It is a continuous process. As Anderson points out, “Policy is […]

STEPS of POLICY ANALYSIS 4 1) Verify, define and detail the problem 2) Establish evaluation criteria 3) Identify alternative policies 4) Assess alternative policies 5) Display and distinguish among alternatives 6) Implement, monitor, and evaluate the policy 1) VERIFY, DEFINE AND DETAIL THE PROBLEM  This is the most important and relevant of all the steps […]

As the private sector is mostly guided by the profit maximisation motive for the owners and have little consideration for the national objectives and priorities, thus it may adopt certain undesirable steps which may go against the interest of the consumers as well as the nation itself. 1 . Too Much Emphasis on Low-Priority Industries: […]

1.Lack of initiation and efficiency: Lack of profit motive leads to inefficiency and slow working. Therefore decision making is not so quick in public sector like in private enterprises. Public Enterprises are managed like Government offices, thus efficiency cannot be seen in public enterprises. 2.Lack of selection of goods: It is a kind of monopoly […]

1.Priority of Government policy – policy planning occurs in accordance with the Government’s Declaration on Intended Activities. 2.Participation – non-governmental organisations, private sector, local governments, international institutions are involved in the process of policy planning. Society is provided with information regarding policies planned.   3.Continuity and coordination – in the process of policy planning both actualisation […]

The public policy process is a multi-stage cycle. 1. Problem Identification Either public opinion or elite opinion expresses dissatisfaction with a status quo policy. The problem is defined and articulated by individuals and institutions such as mass media, interest groups, and parties. 2. Agenda Setting The definition of alternatives is crucial to the policy process […]

Role of planning in the social development of our society that  ensures efforts to deal with following social issues. Social Planning Issues The range of social planning concerns is vast and contains a multitude of sub-areas and issues. These include 2– (i)Ageing, (ii)Child care (iii)Education, (iv)Housing, (v)Economic opportunity (vi)Social justice, (vii)Public health, (viii)Public safety and […]

A public policy is a deliberate plan of actions of the government to guide decisions and achieve rational outcomes. Public policy can be generally defined as the course of action or inaction taken by governmental entities with regard to a particular issue or set of issues. The foundation of public policy is composed of national […]