What is the policy life cycle?

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The policy life cycle refers to the stages a policy goes through from creation to evaluation and revision.

The policy life cycle typically includes stages such as agenda setting, policy formulation, policy adoption, policy implementation, and policy evaluation.
Agenda setting involves identifying and prioritizing issues that require policy attention.
Policy formulation is the process of developing potential solutions to address the identified issues.
Policy adoption occurs when a decision is made to implement a specific policy.
Policy implementation involves putting the policy into action and ensuring compliance.
Policy evaluation assesses the effectiveness and impact of the policy, leading to potential revisions or updates.
Examples of policy life cycles can be seen in government policies, organizational policies, and healthcare policies.

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