Implementing Public Policy

Definition

Implementing public policy involves putting into action the programs and initiatives created by lawmakers to address societal problems or achieve certain goals. It encompasses the process of translating policy ideas into practical actions through various administrative tasks.

Related terms

Policy evaluation: Assessing the effectiveness of implemented policies in achieving their intended goals.

Policy implementation gap: Discrepancy between what policymakers intended a policy to accomplish and how it actually operates in practice.

Program evaluation: A systematic study conducted after implementing a program to determine its impact, efficiency, and effectiveness.