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Some ideas are suggested at Annex F.

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ANALYSIS, REVIEW, AND ACTION

The next logical step is of course the analysis which

time gap

administrative

should be applied at appropriate intervals throughout

the life of a policy. In the early stages it may not

be possible to say much since there is often a

before results come through. But even if it is only

and procedural possible to look at inputs and at

efficiency, this is worth doing. It may also be useful

to check on how the indicators on effectiveness etc are

being compiled. Among the best administrative disciplines

are regular planned meetings and written

and written reports. Such

reports if discussed with

key individuals can

themselves be part of the

evaluation.

Some departments

the

process of devising

good

find it useful to have

a Steering Group which may include people not directly

concerned with the policy. The appropriate procedure

depends upon the size and the nature of the policy.

of a policy evaluation

32 The outcome / should be a decision either to continue

in the light

as before

or

to

recommend something else

of the emerging information. These are decisions primarily

for the policy manager. Some questions that may arise

in option selection are listed in Annex G.

33 COSTS

Evaluation costs money. The policy

policy manager needs to

is worth devoting

form

a

view on how much effort

evaluation compared with other aspects of the work.

to

Much

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