Summary
Learning Objective
Learning objectives
  • Recognize the importance of establishing appropriate authorities and accountabilities for the policy
  • Identify the various authorities available for adopting the policy
Introduction

Policy adoption is the process of agreement and passage of a new policy by relevant institutions of government so that, after all considerations in previous stages, the selected policy option is put into effect. There are many ways that adoption will occur depending on the nature of the policy and the national policymaking framework. It may also involve political discussion. Involvement and alignment among stakeholders and the way the policy and policy changes are communicated are central to the process of adoption.