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STI Policy formulation

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Unit 2: STI Policy formulation introduces the key elements for formulating a STI policy. It also discusses the importance of designing a STI policy that takes into consideration the needs of marginalized groups.

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The policy cycle identifies several steps for policy making and implementation. Which of the following is the right order of steps:

Issue identification, Policy formulation, Policy mix development & adoption, Implementation, Issue framing/agenda setting, Evaluation and feedback

Issue framing/agenda setting, Policy formulation, Issue identification, Policy mix development & adoption, Implementation, Evaluation and feedback,

Issue identification, Issue framing/agenda setting, Policy formulation, Policy mix development & adoption, Implementation, Evaluation and feedback

Policy measures should be SMART. What does the acronym stand for?

Specific, Memorable, Ambitious, Realistic, and Timely

Sustainable, Measurable, Ambitious, Relative, and Temporary

Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Timely

Which is not a characteristic of a policy mix?

It consists of multiple policy instruments that together achieve the various (sub)goals that a policy has

It is static to provide maximum security to applicants

It interacts with other policy domains.

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