Policy analysis is a formal process in which the analyst assesses policy options aimed at solving an existing problem. Compared to the Week 7 assignment that examined the role of human rights

Overview
Policy analysis is a formal process in which
the analyst assesses policy options aimed at
solving an existing problem. Compared to
the Week 7 assignment that examined the
role of human rights and recommending a
policy, the policy analysis follows prescribed
steps. You will rely heavily on a recognized
model of policy analysis described in
Chapter 9, “Policy Analysis,” from Teaching
Research Methods in Public Administration.
Before you start, review this chapter and the
instructions below, so you can choose a
global challenge that fits the requirements
of the assignment.
Instructions
Download the Week 10 Global Issue Policy.
Analysis Template [DOCX]. It provides
additional instructions for the assignment
and space for you to add the assignment
content. The assignment content should be
at least four pages.
1. Policy Analysis Question:
Communication of the problem and the
goal to find a potential solution.
2. Historical Background: Content and
extent of the problem as well as curren
or past policies.
3. Literature Review: Synthesis of
information from at least four credible,
relevant, and appropriate sources on
the causes of the problem and policies
applied to situations that are similar to
the problem.
4. Stakeholder Assessment:
Identification and analysis of at least
four key stakeholders.
5. Policy Options and Assessment:
Description of 3-5 policy options aime
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Identification and analysis of at least
four key stakeholders.
5. Policy Options and Assessment:
Description of 3-5 policy options aimec
at solving the problem, a listing of
policy evaluation criteria, and an
assessment of policy options against
these criteria.
6. Recommendation: Argument for the
best policy option based on the
analysis.
Important Note: The page count does not
include title and reference pages, which are
required.