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5 Effective Policy Implementation Mechanism

The document discusses the challenges of policy implementation, emphasizing the need for clarity in policy goals and objectives, prioritization of tasks, and adequate resource allocation. It outlines strategies for effective implementation, including political, administrative, and educational approaches, to enhance cooperation and public support. The document concludes that adherence to these strategies can lead to a more efficient and responsible implementation process.

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5 Effective Policy Implementation Mechanism

The document discusses the challenges of policy implementation, emphasizing the need for clarity in policy goals and objectives, prioritization of tasks, and adequate resource allocation. It outlines strategies for effective implementation, including political, administrative, and educational approaches, to enhance cooperation and public support. The document concludes that adherence to these strategies can lead to a more efficient and responsible implementation process.

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22.3 EFFECTIVE POLICY IMPLEMENTATION


MECHANISM
Policy impi: n~.ntntionis one of the most significant facets of the overall policy process.
It is often tx i ~ e v t dthat most of the problems in policy process are on count of defective
policy implementatior~.which is, by and large, the duty and obligation of the permanent
executive. Some 01' i i ; < most glaring problems of policy implementation have been
dicussed in subsecrion'22.2 of this unit. The policy implementation process could
improve, in case, the head of the implementing channel is s&iously working on I
systematic lines. There are always ways and means to meet the challenges and sort o u t ,
the problems. Some of the points which, if adhered to, could he!p a lot in improving the
implementation mechanism'are:
a) The Mead of the implernentingagency must endeavour to be absolutely clear about
the policy statement, goals, and objectives. In case he finds ambiguity on some
counts, he must seek required explanation and clarity of the same. It is a must for
the Chief Executive of the concerned agency to have clear understanding of it
because the lack of same would not permit him to get the task accomplished in a
desired and spirited manner;
b) The implementors must be thoroughly clear about the target areas and groups to be
covered under a given policy. Such clarity woud enable the implementing chief, at
the cutting edge of the administration, to plan out properly-the line of action to be
adopted for executing the policy promptly;
c? The incumbent at the head of the execution agency must prioritise the works to be
undertaken. First of all the total targets to be attained should be subdbrided into
phases and then the plan should be made as to how the work is to be undertaken.
Such prioritisation would make the task clear to all concerned and accurdingly the
work could be pursued effectively;
d) The manpower, financial and infrastructural resources required for the work as per
the prioritisation should be listed. This would enable the implementors to know of
their requ~rements.l%llowed by it, the additional resources, if needed, should be
asked for from the Headquarters. In the meanwhile, the available resources, strictly
as per the prioritisation and resources at hand, should be deployed for
accomplishing the task of implementation;
e) It is obligatory on the part of chief officer of the implementing agency to properly
educate the persons put on different jobs of policy implementation regarding the
basic statement of the policy, its major goals, the target groups, the target area, the

kinds of benefits, the time frame, and the break-up of implementation plan.
Accordingly, wherever required, proper training should be imparted to the
personnel assigned the job. Not only this, the implementing officials must be
educated to further make the citizens aware of the policy benefits and also the
limitations and constraints of the agency executing the policy;
f) The implementors must endeavour to mobilise public support and form favourable
public opinion, both through formal and informal channels, regarding the tasks
being performed by them. Such a move would not only get enough cooperation of
the masses but would also make them appreciate the constraints of the
implementors, ultimately leading to more effective implementation of policies; and
g) The implementors must have effective system of monitoring and evaluation. This
would not only keep a check on the implementing officials but would also provide
enough feedback for improvements and deployment of more resources, where
required.
In a nutshell, there could be (a) political, (b) administrative, and (c) educaiional
strategies for dealing with the problems of implementation and for ensuring aweffective
policy ~mplementation.It m?y be mentioned here that it is the major obligation of the
permanent executive to adopt these strategies because ~mplernentationis, by and large,
the duty of the bureaucracy.
a) Political Strategies: The implementors face undue and bncalled for pressure from
the political leaders, both belonging to the ruling and as well as opposition political
parties. The ~mplementingofficialsmust develop and strengthen t2eir institution to
muster the courage of calling a spade and spade. They must not succumb to the
pressure of the politicians and should be firm in saying 'No' to whatever is wrong.
The implementing agencies at the grassroots could work accordingly more forcefully
-if their superior officials at the Head Offices side with them in dealing effectively
with the uncal!ed for pressures of the politicians. The political leaders rather should
be made to work along with the implementors by providing a helping hand to them
for mobilising the soliciting public opinion to improve the implementation tasks
effectively.
Not only the political leaders but the non-governmental organisations, voluntary'
associations, and common citizens should be dealt with tactfully by the
implementors. They should resist any wrong moves, on the part of those agencies
and actors, which stand in the way of policy implementation. As mentioned earlier,
efforts should be made to take these agencies along with them in implementing the
policies. Corrective cr~ticismshould be encouraged and the executors should take
the feedback in the right spirit for ushering in more improvements in
implementation.
b) Administrative Strategies: The agencies of the government assigned the task of
implementation are managed and controlled at the real level of implementation by
a head of that sub-organisation of administration. The Chief Executive of this
sub-organisation must first of all develop himself. He should be considerate in his
work attitude and practice and should not adhere to negative practices. He must see
to it that thkre is a conducive work environment in his area of operation. The
resources are adequately deployed and the jobs have been assigned to the different
officials in consultation with them. They are asked to attain the goals which are
possible to be attained as per the given resources. The implementing agency must
have proper coordination among different levels of the'officials. Such a system of
operation would definitely facilitate the implementation.
c) Educational Strategies: The Chief of the implementing agency must properly
educate not only the personnel but also the citizens regarding different facets of the
policy being implemented. It would help the involved officials' work effectively and
would also get the implementing agency the support and cooperation of the public.
The masses would be sensitized to the constraints of the implementors and won't be
unnecessarily demanding, which stands otherwise in the way of effective policy
implementation.
The strategies discussed above could go a long way in improving the process of
implementation. If adhered to strictly, the points mentioned under effective policy
implementation me'chanism coupled with the strategies for effective
implementation, could result in a most effective, efficient, and responsible
mechanism of implementation.

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Check Your Progress 2
Note: i) Use the space given below for your answers.
ii) Check your answers with those given at the end of the unit.
1) Mention any four points which could improve the process of implementation.

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