A realistic approach to policy formulation: the adapted EMMIE framework

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Policy formulation is a crucial stage of the policy cycle, where social problems and demands are addressed, and transformed into government policies. This stage is complex and is one of the least analytically developed stages of the policy making process. In this article, we propose an adaptation of the EMMIE framework (created to review and rate the quality of evidence on crime reduction initiatives) as a practical means of encouraging an evidence based, systematic way of formulating policies. We argue that the five components of EMMIE (i.e. Effect, Mechanisms, Moderators, Implementation and Economics) provide useful dimensions that policy makers can apply to understand, plan and formulate successful policies. We suggest the application of the adapted EMMIE framework can improve policy formulation and in turn increase the likelihood of effective policy implementation and evaluation.

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Croci, G., Laycock, G., & Chainey, S. (2023). A realistic approach to policy formulation: the adapted EMMIE framework. Policy Studies, 44(4), 433–453. https://doi.org/10.1080/01442872.2022.2077925

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