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Module 1.2 - Methods of Policy Analysis

Policy analysis is a multidisciplinary process that aims to create, critically assess, and communicate policy-relevant knowledge to help solve practical problems. It draws on social science methods and theories to understand policy problems, potential solutions, and expected outcomes. While policy analysis relies on traditional disciplines, there is no single methodology as each policy issue requires a customized approach. The goal is to provide pragmatic, evidence-based guidance to improve policies.

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Module 1.2 - Methods of Policy Analysis

Policy analysis is a multidisciplinary process that aims to create, critically assess, and communicate policy-relevant knowledge to help solve practical problems. It draws on social science methods and theories to understand policy problems, potential solutions, and expected outcomes. While policy analysis relies on traditional disciplines, there is no single methodology as each policy issue requires a customized approach. The goal is to provide pragmatic, evidence-based guidance to improve policies.

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Methodology of Policy

Analysis
Vien Jamaica D. Samson
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Policy analysis is a process of
multidisciplinary inquiry aiming at the
creation, critical assessment, and
communication of policy-relevant
Policy knowledge. As a problem-solving
discipline, it draws on social science
methods, theories, and substantive
Analysis findings to solve practical problems.
a process of multidisciplinary
inquiry designed to create,
Policy critically assess, and communicate
information that is useful in
Analysis understanding and improving
policies (Dunn,2018)
Policy analysis as a public
administration technique used in
identifying options which are feasible to
attain the goals and objectives of a law
which can benefit civil servants and
other policy stakeholders.

Policy Analysis
DO YOU THINK "ONE
SIZE FITS ALL" IS
APPLICABLE IN
POLICY ANALYSIS?
NO!

"one size fits all" methodology is


not possible as each policy
issue/problem is different,
hence, a different system of
methods will be required.
Methodology
is ECLECTIC!
"Praxis" of Policy Analysis

based on scientific
methods, but it also rests
on art, craft and persuasion
Methodology of
Policy Inquiry
Questions!
Questions!
refers to the critical Product
Input
Questions!
investigation of potential
solutions to practical
problems
Process
Methodology of
Policy Inquiry
The methodology of policy inquiry contributes to the
reflective understanding of theories, methods, and
practices of specialized fields such as benefit–cost
analysis in economics, implementation analysis in
political science, and program budgeting in public
administration.
Policy analysis is a process of
multidisciplinary inquiry aiming at
the creation, critical assessment,
and communication of policy-
Policy relevant knowledge. As a
problem-solving discipline, it
Analysis draws on social science methods,
theories, and substantive findings
to solve practical problems.
Policy Analysis is
MULTI-DISCIPLINARY .

Descriptive Normative
It relies on traditional It refers to value
social science judgments about what
disciplines to describe ought to be (moral
and explain the causes worth of policies)
and consequences of
policies
Policy Analysis is
MULTI-DISCIPLINARY .

Means Ends
The importance of ethical knowledge in policy
analysis is well stated by a former
undersecretary in the Department of Housing and
Urban Development: " Our problem is not to do
what is right. Our problem is to know what is
right."
The rationale for
policy analysis is
PRAGMATIC.
In today’s world, multidisciplinary
policy analysis seems to provide
the best fit with the manifold
complexity of public
policymaking.”
POLICY
ANALYSIS
ECLECTIC/
PRAGMATIC
MULTI-DISCIPLINARY
Policy Relevant Knowledge
Policy analysis addresses five types of questions:
• What is the nature of the problem for which a solution is
sought?

• Which of two or more courses of action should be chosen to


solve the problem?

• What is the nature of the problem for which a solution is


sought?

• Which of two or more courses of action should be chosen to


solve the problem?
POLICY
PROBLEMS
Policy problems are
representations of problem
situations, which are diffuse sets
of worries, inchoate signs of
stress, or surprises for which there
is no apparent solution. Sources of unintended consequences
Ilago, 2022 (UP-NCPAG-CPED)
EXPECTED POLICY
OUTCOMES
Expected policy outcomes are likely consequences of
adopting one or more policy alternatives designed to
solve a problem. Knowledge about the circumstances
that gave rise to a problem is important for producing
knowledge about expected policy outcomes.
OMS Risk Registry
PREFERRED POLICIES

Preferred policies are potential


solutions to a problem. To select a
preferred policy, it is necessary to
have knowledge about expected
policy outcomes
OBSERVED POLICY
OUTCOMES
Observed policy outcomes are
present or past consequences of
implementing a preferred policy.
It is sometimes unclear whether
an outcome is an effect of a
policy.
Policy performance is the degree to
which an observed policy outcome
contributes to the solution of a problem.
In practice, policy performance is never
perfect. Problems are rarely “solved”;
most often problems are resolved,
reformulated, and even “unsolved.”

POLICY
PERFORMANCE

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