| Actors influence |
The influence of the individuals and networks concerned with the issue |
Policy community cohesion: the degree of agreement of the network involved with the issue Leadership: the presence of individuals capable of uniting the policy community Guiding institutions: effectiveness of organisations and/or co-ordinating mechanisms Civil society mobilisation: the extent to which grassroots organisations are mobilised to support action |
| Ideas |
The ways in which those involved with the issue understand and portray it |
Internal frame: the degree to which the policy community agrees on the definition and causes of, and solutions to, the problem External frame: public portrayals of the issue in ways that resonate with external actors, especially the political leaders who control resources |
| Context |
The environment in which actors operate |
Policy windows: political moments when conditions align favourably for an issue, presenting opportunities for advocates to influence decision-makers Global governance structure: the degree to which norms and institutions operating in a sector provide a platform for effective collective action |
| Issue characteristics |
Features of the problem |
Credible indicators: clear measures that show the severity of the problem and that can be used to monitor progress Severity: the size of the burden relative to others Effective interventions: the extent to which proposed means of addressing the problem is explained, including its cost-effectiveness, its scientific support and its ease of implementation |
| Outcome |
Determination of the strength of the issue on the agenda |
Decision in the policy process that leads to change, e.g. allocation of resources, broken down into financial, technical and human resources
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