What problem is this policy trying to solve?
What is causing the problem (that is, what is the theory that explains the cause corresponding solution?
Define the target population of the policy. Which persons or groups are included and which are not?
Identify the responsible authority. Who is required to carry out the policy, and what will their responsibilities be?
Define the provisions and procedures of the policy. Provisions specify the sanctions or services that will be delivered, the conditions that must be met in order for the policy to be carried out, and the evaluation strategies that would be adopted to assess the development and implementation of the policy. Individuals responsible for implementing a specific set of rules must also clearly understand the specific sequence of actions to be taken (procedures) to ensure that the policy is carried out consistently.
