Table 2.

Questions for reflection to assess and strengthen the evidence-informed policymaking process

Questions
1. Is the problem a government priority? To what degree is the issue recognized, understood, and currently being acted on?
2. How is the problem framed? Does this framing make it more acceptable to government policymakers?
3. Has there been a focusing event or change in an indicator that increases the importance of the problem?
4. Could the design of the policy option be modified (or framed) to make it more acceptable to government policymakers?
5. Is there a policy champion/entrepreneur involved that supports the proposal?
6. Is there a strong, united coalition of supporters for the proposed policy option?
7. Does the proposed policy option (solution) align with party ideology?
8. Does the proposed policy option (solution) align with the national mood?