Intro to Policy-making process
Policy is defined, Bases of policy and its importance are explained, Vision-Mission, Objectives and Goals of an organization are revisited, and some Issues and Concerns are presented for springboard discussion.
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INTRODUCTION
TO POLICY
PROCESS1
1A requirement submitted by Michael John D. Sison in partial fulfillment of the
requirements of the course Public Policy and Program Management (DM 219) under the
Supervision of Dr. Reynaldo Gelido; Summer, S.Y. 2013-2014
2. Topic Outline:
I. Definition and Basic Elements of Policy
II. Policy and Related Concepts
III. Bases of Policy
IV. Policy Agenda-Setting
a. What is Agenda?
b. How do groups gain access to the Policy
Agenda?
c. How do issues get to the agenda?
d. The Policymaking Process
V. 5 Cs (Importance of a Policy)
VI. Revisiting VMOG
VII. Issues and Concerns
5. I. Definition of Policy
pol·i·cy [pol-uh-see]
noun, plural pol·i·cies.
• a definite course of action adopted for the sake of
expediency, facility, etc.: We have a new company policy.
• a course of action adopted and pursued by a government,
ruler, political party, etc.: our nation's foreign policy.
• action or procedure conforming to or considered with
reference to prudence or expediency: It was
good policy to consent
(Source: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/policy).
6. I. Definition of Policy
Policy is a principle or rule to
guide decisions and achieve
rational outcome. It contains the
“WHAT” and the “WHY” (of) needs
to be done (Carrera & Sumajit,
2013).
7. I. Definition of Policy
Policy is a purposive course of action or
decision which is commonly set and
perceived to be socially desirable to a great
number of people (NEDA as cited by Miclat,
2005).
A good example of policy, in the context
of a university, is to promote quality and
relevant education (Miclat, 2005).
8. P
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Y
Basic Elements of a Policy
(Based on Manuel, 2008)
9. Basic Elements of a Policy
(Based on Manuel, 2008)
P olicy instrument, concerns, beneficiaries and people;
O bjective, responsible and accountable;
L imitations and time-frame;
I magination and creativity;
C enters on decision-making and has discretion; and
Y es! A policy has predictability and relative uniformity of
decisions.
10. II. Policy and Related Concepts
(Based on Manuel, 2008)
POLICY
11. III. Bases of Policy
(Based on Manuel, 2008)
Philosophy Ideology Constitution
Legislative
Acts, E.O.s,
and Judicial
Decisions
Societal Needs
and
Imperatives
Development
Issues
13. IV. a. What is Agenda?
(Based on Manuel, 2008)
An agenda is a list of things to do.
Agenda are actively constructed
commitments.
The agenda reveal much of
people’s values.
14. Question:
What if the demands placed on our
agenda exceed our capacity to
accomplish them (Manuel, 2008)?
Agenda
triage
Back
burner
Trade-offs
Accomplishment
15. IV. b. How do groups gain access to the
policy agenda (Manuel, 2008)?
Policy champions
• Persons who
initiate and
sustain a
particular policy
crusade. They
are catalysts
and mobilizers
(Manuel, 2008)
e.g. Former
Senator Ninoy
Aquino.
Crisis
• It is an abrupt,
significant, and
unexpected
change in
events which
calls to a
particular event
(Manuel, 2008).
e.g. 9/11/2001
terrorist attack.
Policy triggers
• Radical or
notable events
that may lead to
policy making
and
implementation
e.g. EDSA I or
Philippine
Revolution.
16. Question:
How does agenda reveal the values of the
political system (Manuel, 2008)?
Feedback
intensity Front
burner
17. Systemic agenda vs. Institutional agenda
Systemic
agenda Refers to the
It’s a big issue
known to all, it gets
front burner
attention.
Macro agenda,
whole part.
e.g. Energy issue
specific
organizational forum
at within which an
item is actually
addressed.
Micro agenda,
constituent part.
e.g. Oil drilling
regulation
Institutional
agenda
(Based on Manuel, 2008)
18.
19. IV. c. How do issues get to the Agenda?
Problem
Issue
Agenda item
(Based on Manuel, 2008)
● DISTORTION
● PROBLEM
IDENTIFICATIO
N
POLICY
MAKING
PROCESS
20. IV. d. The Policymaking Process
POLICY
MAKING
PROCESS
Agenda
Setting
Policy
Formulation
Policy
Adoption
Policy
Evaluation
Policy
Implementation
revision
Consultations are carried out :
Within the lead
Agency with their
technical experts
Within Other
Government Agencies
which may be directly
or indirectly impacted
With Among
committees,
management and
stakeholders
(Source: Bitonio, 2011)
21. Private
Problem
Issue
Agenda
item
POLICY
MAKING
PROCESS
Agenda
Setting
Policy
Formulation
Policy
Adoption
Policy
Evaluation
Policy
revision
Implementation
22. V. 5 C’s of Policy
5 ImportanCe of a Policy
(Based on Carrera &Sumajit, 2013)
CONTROL
COORDINATION
CONTINUITY
COMMUNICATION COMPLIANCE
23. Vision SUCCESS!
Statement
“what we
want to
become”
Mission
Statement
“who we are
What we value”
Goals &
Objectives
“How we measure
our degree of
success
Strategy
“how we will
achieve our
vision”
Policies &
Procedures
“what, how,
and when an
action should
be done?
Communicating Purpose to Stakeholders
(Source: Bitonio, 2011)
- Realization of
Vision and
Mission;
- Attainment of
Goals and
Objectives;
and
- Effective and
efficient
application of
Strategy and
adherence to
Policies and
Procedures
VI. Revisiting VMOG
24. Examples of possible policies
(Source: Manuel, 2008)
Personnel Policies
• Promotion policies: As the enterprise grows,
managers should be promoted from within.
Normally, the enterprise hires only
supervisory positions from the outside.
• Managerial selection policy: In selecting
potential supervisory managers, we will hire
college graduates.
25. Examples of possible policies
(Source: Manuel, 2008)
Marketing Policies
• Internal growth policy: Normally, the major
avenue of growth is to increase the sales of
present products. Merger will be rarely used
method of growth.
• New product policy: Normally, when new
products are added they will fit our current
product line by increasing the number of sizes
of the product offered.
26. APPLICATION:
Philippines and Climate Change
1 Archipelago
7, 100 islands
*20 typhoons/year
* Average
Source: PAGASA
27. APPLICATION:
Philippines and Climate Change
Philippines’ worst Storms from September
2009 to August 2013 which were:
Source: Inquirer.net
2009
• Ondoy
• Pepeng
2010
• Basyang
• Juan
2011
• Bebeng
• Falcon
• Juaning
• Sendong
2012
• Gener
• Hanging Habagat
• Helen
• Pablo
• Quinta
2013
• Crising
• Gorio
• Labuyo
• Maring
28. APPLICATION:
Philippines and Climate Change
Philippines’ worst Storms from September 2009 to August 2013:
10, 640
1, 223
3, 643
INJURED
MISSING
DEATHS
Source: Inquirer.net
29. APPLICATION:
Philippines and Climate Change
Philippines’ worst Storms from September 2009 to August 2013:
Cost of damages:
P 64, 814, 424, 000.00
Source: Inquirer.net
30. Philippines and Climate Change
Philippines’ worst Storms from September 2009 to August 2013:
Number of families affected: 3, 469, 898
• Or
Number of persons affected: 19, 798, 840
• Source: Inquirer.net
31. How does the country cope with the
challenges of disasters and climate
change?
(Image credit:http://4.bp.blogspot.com)
37. Procedure (Or Action Program)
Project NOAH is the
Department of Science
and Technology’s (DOST)
response to the call of
President Benigno S.
Aquino III for a more
accurate, integrated, and
responsive disaster
prevention and mitigation
system, especially in
high-risk areas
throughout the
Philippines
(http://www.gov.ph/about-project-
noah/).
38. Philippines and Climate Change
The Philippines is rising against the challenges
of Climate Change.
“Para naman po sa paghahanda sa kalamidad: Ang
layunin nating magpanday ng mga mekanismo upang
mailayo sa peligro ang Pilipino: natupad na rin po.
Nariyan po ang epektibong serbisyong bunsod ng
pagsasanib-puwersa ng Geohazard Mapping and
Assessment Program at Project NOAH (Nationwide
Operational Assessment of Hazards) naman ng DOST
(Department of Science and Technology).”
- President Benigno Aquino III
4th State of the Nation Address
39. Question: S&T for Disaster Risk Reduction?
1970’s Disaster
Prevention
1980’s Disaster
Mitigation
Now: Disaster Risk
Reduction
e.g. RA 10121 or the
Philippine Disaster
Risk Reduction and
Management Act of
2010
Embracing:
*S & T for
Disaster Risk
Reduction
e.g. Project
NOAH
(Lagmay, 2013)
(Source: Magante & Almase, 2013)
* Science and Technology
40. S & T for Disaster Risk Reduction
Project NOAH
(Lagmay, 2013)
* Science and Technology
41. S & T for Disaster Risk Reduction
* Science and Technology
42. S & T for Disaster Risk Reduction
* Science and Technology
43. VII. Issues and Concerns
Ignorance
POLICY
Conflicting
goals
Policy
design
Problems
in
implementation
Change
Politics
Why and how
a policy
becomes an
“epic fail”?
(Source: Items Ignorance to Politics based
on Bitonio, 2011).
44. Reference:
READ MORE:
A. Books
•Manuel, Manolito C. EDM 333 Policy Process. Pangasinan State University Open University Systems. 2008
•Miclat, Jr. Eusebio, F. Strategic Planning in Education: Making Change Happen 2005
B. Web
•Aquino, Benigno III. Fourth State of the Nation Address. http://www.gov.ph/2013/07/22/benigno-s-aquino-iii-fourth-
state-of-the-nation-address-july-22-2013/
•Bitonio, Josefina. Policy Development: A Lecture-presentation for Goodminds Empowerment & Training
Specialists and Advocacy Cooperative http://www.slideshare.net/coopjbb1/policy-devt-feb-
26th?utm_source=slideshow&utm_medium=ssemail&utm_campaign=download_notificatio Nov. 22, 2011
Retrieved August 09, 2014
•Bitonio, Josefina. Policy Formulation. http://www.slideshare.net/jobitonio/what-is-a-policy?
utm_source=slideshow&utm_medium=ssemail&utm_campaign=download_notificatio Nov. 22, 2011
Retrieved August 09, 2014
•Melchor III, Alejandro. Inclusive Growth Through a Smarter Philippines!
http://www.slideshare.net/budmelchor/inclusive-growth-through-a-smarter-philippines#btnNext Feb. 18, 2014
Accessed July 30, 2014
•_________________. About Project NOAH. http://www.gov.ph/about-project-noah/ July 06, 2012
• _________________. A Social Contract with the Filipino People.
http://www.gov.ph/about/gov/exec/bsaiii/platform-of-government/ July 25, 2010
45. Reference:
• __________________. Definition of Policy. http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/policy Accessed July
30, 2014
C. PDF
• Carrera, Arloyd P. & Sumajit, Maribeth R. Policy Formulation. Slideshare
• Lagmay, Alfredo Mahar Francisco A. Project NOAH S & T for Disaster Risk Reduction 2013
• Martinez, Carlos C. Chapter IX Different Approaches to Policy Transfer in Innovations in Governance and
Public Administration: Replicating what works, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, U.N. 2006
• Magante, Gee Lyn, M. and Almase, Ananda Devi, D. Revisiting Disaster Management Policy in the
Philippines: Some Issues and Concerns in NDCP Policy Brief (A Publication Series on National Security
Issues by the National Defense College of the Philippines) April 30, 2013
• _____________________. National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Plan (NDRRMP)
2011‐2028 http://www.slideshare.net/tudlo/national-disaster-riask-reduction-and-management-plan?
qid=91b7071e-8116-4c12-8a4d-c3dc6c63f2f8&v=default&b=&from_search=8# April 13, 2014
Retrieved August 12, 2014
• ______________________. Smarter Philippines. Department of Science and Technology June 02, 2014
D. Infographics
• De Jesus, Julliane (Researcher) & Diamat, Mark (GFX) Philippines’ Worst Storms Since 2009.
Inquirer.net
NOTE: Slides 33 to 38 were author’s own analysis, with reference to slide 27.
Disclaimer:
The author claims no copyright ownership of all the photos or graphics used in this presentation and thanks all
of those photographers/graphic artists who shared and published them thru internet.
Editor's Notes
The first stage in the public policy cycle is agenda-setting. Before a policy can be formulated, it must first command attention. A multitude of perceived problems and grievances compete for recognition at any given time. Some will get official consideration, but most will ignored or given only cursory treatment then soon abandoned. Constituent bitterness and disaffection is left in the wake (Manuel, 2008).
Successful civil servants, NGO workers, politicians and their advisers all need to have a wide range of skills and knowledge to equip them to meet the constantly changing challenges of public policy and management. This includes the evolving dynamic between public agencies and the private and voluntary sectors.
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There is no ‘one-size-fit-all’ solution and governance as not a ‘one-time exercise’. It is a continuos process of refinement, re-assessment of practices and strategies as well as incremental institutional development (Guido, Bertucci Innovations in Governance and Public Administration: Replicating what works)
Word Origin & History
policy "way of management, government, administration," late 14c., from O.Fr. policie (14c.) "civiladministration," from L. politia "the state," from Gk. politeia "state, administration, government,citizenship," from polites "citizen," from polis "city, state," from PIE *p(o)lH- "enclosed space, often on
A policy is a broad statement or group of statements used as guideline for managerial decision-making. It provides due discretion under bounded limits for imagination and creativity to the decision-maker. The policy ensures the predictivity and relative uniformity of decisions to be made by managers. Additionally, those who will affected by the policy, and the effectivity of its enforcement or execution are also included in the statement/s (Manuel, 2006).
A POLICY IS A STATEMENT THAT PROVIDES A GUIDE FOR DECISION MAKING BY MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION CHARGED WITH THE RESPONSIBILITY OF OPERATING THE ORGANIZATION AS A SYSTEM WITH THE PURPOSE OF ATTAINING THE ESTABLISHED OBJECTIVES OF THE AN ORGANIZATION.
A policy is a predetermined course of action established as a guide toward accepted objectives.
A policy is a statement, verbal, written or implied, of those principles and rules that are set by Board of Directors as guidelines on organizations actions
Policy is then a series of action or procedures that is projected for a practical yet sociable results for people. Strategy, on the other hand, is the method or approach undertaken to accomplish development goals, objectives, and targets (NEDA, 1985).Policy: Promotion of quality and relevant educationStrategy: Formulation of selective admission and retention, recruitment of competent teachers, enrichment of curricular programs , and provision of adequate library resources and laboratory equipment and apparatuses.
Policy instrument refers to the mechanism whether this is already in place or to be established in the organization for the execution of the policy;
Policy concerns refer to the problems and difficulties, or deviations in the attainment of objectives being met in the organization which the policy is made to address;
Policy beneficiaries refer to direct and indirect beneficiaries of the policy objectives, etc.; and
Effect on people, this means that a policy provides for the identified people who will be affected by the execution, review and evaluation of policy whether directly or indirectly.
A policy is objective in the sense that, it provides for the attainment of expectations. Thus, has direction for something.
It has also responsibility and accountability because managers will be the ones who’ll be responsible to implement the execution of policy and accountable for the results.
A policy has limitations, that is, bounded limits, which states the limitations of the autonomy, freedom or discretion of the decision maker.
It has also a time frame, that implementation and execution of policy is effected on a given date, and within a stated duration of time. It can be on a short-term or long-term periods.
Imagination and Creativity refers to the decision maker’s intelligence and conceptual ability in consideration of the external and internal factors affecting the choice of the decision. This encourages the decision maker to think critically of the situation and consequences of the decision to be made. It provides therefore, the opportunity and the initiative for the manager to see things comprehensively and innovate strategies and processes to eliminate the causes of the problems.
Decision making means that the manager is given the reasonable area for options, choices, or alternatives in making decisions to eliminate or minimize the causes of problems in the attainment of managerial effectiveness and efficiency in the operations.
While, discretion refers to the given autonomy or freedom of the manager when solving problems and making decisions given the limitations as stated in the policy.Yes! In an organization, it is expected that the organizational or wide applications of decisions shall be made in consideration of the strategic and or long term goals and objectives. The policy provides the assurance that managers shall decide in consideration of the over all advantage to the organization and that managers should think and act as one in consideration of the primordial goals.
The Project will harness technologies and management services for disaster risk reduction activities offered by the DOST through PAGASA, PHIVOLCS, and the DOST-Advanced Science and Technology Institute (ASTI), in partnership with the UP National Institute of Geological Sciences and the UP College of Engineering.
The Project has the following components:
• Distribution of Hydrometeorological Devices in hard-hit areas in the Philippines (Hydromet) that provide a better picture of the country’s surface water in relation to flooding;
• Disaster Risk Exposure Assessment for Mitigation – Light Detection and Ranging (DREAM-LIDAR) Project produce more accurate flood inundation and hazard maps in 3D for the country’s flood-prone and major river systems and watersheds.
• Enhancing Geohazards Mapping through LIDAR. The project, which is targeted to be completed by December 2014, shall use LIDAR technology and computer-assisted analyses to identify exact areas prone to landslides.
• Coastal Hazards and Storm Surge Assessment and Mitigation (CHASSAM). CHASSAM, which is targeted to be completed by December 2014, will generate wave surge, wave refraction, and coastal circulation models to understand and recommend solutions for coastal erosion.
• Flood Information Network (FloodNET) Project. Targeted to be completed by December 2013 is a flood center that will provide timely and accurate information for flood early warning systems. The FloodNET Project will come up with computer models for the critical RBs, automate the process of data gathering, modeling and information output, and release flood forecasts.
• Local Development of Doppler Radar Systems (LaDDeRS). LaDDeRS seeks to develop local capacity to design, fabricate, and operate sub-systems of Doppler radars for remotely sensing the dynamic parameters of sea surface such as wave, wind field, and surface current velocity.
• Landslide Sensors Development Project. This project is a low-cost, locally developed, sensor-based early monitoring and warning system for landslides, slope failures, and debris flow. As of May 2012, ten sensors have been installed in San Francisco, Surigao del Norte; Tago, Surigao del Sur; Tublay, Bugias, and Bokod in Benguet; Guihulngan City, Negros Occidental; St. Bernard, Southern Leyte; and Tubungan, Iloilo. Additional sensors are expected to be deployed to not less than 50 sites by 2013.
• Weather Hazard Information Project (WHIP). WHIP involves the utilization of platforms such as television (DOSTv) and a web portal (http://noah.dost.gov.ph), which display real-time satellite, Doppler radar, ARG, and WLMS data to empower LGUs and communities to prepare against extreme natural hazards. This is complemented by activities, such as: a) conducting of IEC (Information, Education, and Communication) activities; and b) the processing and packaging of relevant and up-to-date information for public use.
Project NOAH (Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazard) is an inter-agency collaboration "to promote and integrate advanced science and technology to enhance disaster management and prevention capacity of the Philippine government."
It’s included on the social contract of President Noynoy Aquino III with the Filipino people, and under environment it seeks transformational change therein, that is, inclusive urban developments where people of varying income levels are integrated in productive, healthy and safe communities..
“Terminology never stands still,” as Twigg of the Hazard Research Center, Benfield University College London (UCL) asserted. According to him, terms evolve by expanding new ones and expanding the old. In the field of disaster management, the term “disaster prevention” in the 1970s had been changed to “disaster mitigation” in the 1980s. This was due to a realization that natural disasters are just impossible to prevent, for they can only be lessened. But even the more realistic term of mitigating disasters per se was later deemed to be unclear. With this, “disaster risk reduction” was thought about as the most appropriate term so far in reducing the risks and impacts of disasters in the post-modern world (NDCP, 2013).