Decide methodically

Local public policy

Designing understandable, consultative and results-oriented local policies.

Our approach

Turn a public issue into explicit policy choices

We support institutions and local authorities in analysing public issues, formulating options and building feasible mechanisms. Consultation, explicit trade-offs and evaluation are integral to the approach.

Local policy must identify affected groups, available resources and intended effects. We compare options, organise consultation and help make trade-offs understandable.

Areas of intervention

How we can support you

  • Public issue analysis
  • Local policy formulation
  • Territorial strategy development
  • Social and community programmes
  • Stakeholder consultation
  • Results analysis
  • Improvement recommendations

A four-stage process

Frame

Clarify the question, expectations, stakeholders and decisions to inform.

Expected result : A shared mandate and realistic process.

Listen and analyse

Combine data, fieldwork and collective intelligence.

Expected result : An evidence-based reading of issues and possibilities.

Co-design

Formulate and arbitrate options with stakeholders.

Expected result : Owned choices translated into an action plan.

Support and learn

Support delivery, monitor signals and adjust.

Expected result : Stronger capacity to create and measure change.

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Illustrative photograph - not an AFRIDEV engagement.

Possible deliverables

Documented decisions

  • Analysis of the public issue and affected groups.
  • Compared options and a consultation summary.
  • An implementation and results-monitoring framework.

Scope and deliverables are agreed with you when the engagement is framed.

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Tell us about the territory, your needs and timeline to prepare an initial conversation.

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