Public Policy Analysis Model in Iran

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Although public policy analysis is essential for public policy systems, the lack of public policy analysis is one of the most important problems of public policy making system in Iran. Thus, this research implemented to achieve a model for analyzing public policies, using multiple grounded theory method, to create theories and models compatible with the country`s conditions. For this purpose, public policy analysis model designed in Iran, based on deep interviews with 40 public policy makers. This model contains 3 main dimensions: “Formulation analysis”, “Implementation analysis” and “Evaluation analysis” that each of them shows the components and elements of public policy analysis.
 

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