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Knowledge Translation Curriculum. Module 2: Situation Analysis. Lesson 3 - Political Context Analysis. Political Context Analysis. policy process factors: how have previous agendas been set? how have policies been formulated, implemented, evaluated?
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Knowledge Translation Curriculum Module 2: Situation Analysis Lesson 3 - Political Context Analysis
Political Context Analysis • policy process factors: how have previous agendas been set? how have policies been formulated, implemented, evaluated? • foundational factors: how do underlying social/economic elements influence policy? what systemic considerations have high relevance? • external factors: what ideologies, special interests, networks, research evidence are at play?
Force Field Analysis Issue X Driving Forces Restraining Forces to change Issue X to maintain Issue X restraining force A (weak) 1 1 driving force A (weak) driving force B (weak) 2 restraining force B (moderate) 3 CHANGE 4 3 driving force C (moderate) restraining force C (strong) 4 driving force D (strong) 5 restraining force D (strong) TOTAL: 10 TOTAL: 13
Trend Analysis Factor B Factor A Factor C Factor H Factor D the situation now the situation then Factor G Factor E Factor F
SWOT Analysis related issues Top Issue 1 Top Issue 1 Top Issue 2 Top Issue 2 Top Issue 1 Top Issue 1 related issues Top Issue 2 Top Issue 2
Mapping Policy Processes • define policy • define policy-maker: especially important when working with complex issues or issues at multiple levels (e.g. local, national, regional, global) with many different policy-makers. • understand policy analysis techniques • understand the broader policy-making context in the country; assess windows of opportunity • assess knowledge base related to windows of opportunity
Power Analysis • define power for the issue at hand • perform a basic country analysis outlining relevant economic, social, political, institutional factors • study medium-term dynamics of change • understand the range, influence and strategies of external forces • sketch out any operational implications.
Network Analysis NGOs (research) NGOs (service delivery) district-level policy implementers Private sector Universities Clinical Services Ministry of Health Office of the President Bilateral Donors UN agencies Ministry of Finance Multilateral Donors Parliament