This chapter has defined and examined LLL policy and the LLL policy-making process. By exploring key factors for effective LLL policy, it established the importance of aligning LLL with national and local contexts, creating a comprehensive vision for LLL, establishing governance arrangements and stakeholder involvement, making LLL policy financially viable, and gathering data for evidence-based policy-making. These factors provide a basis for the development of LLL policy. Chapter 3 will now explore implementation, revealing the heterogeneity of LLL initiatives and how this diversity can be reflected in policy.
In your context: Designing effective LLL policiesChapter 2 explored LLL policy and the policy-making process, revealing key factors for effective policy development. It has shown that policy is made more effective by adopting a LLL perspective, whether it assumes the form of a comprehensive LLL policy or strategy, or sectoral policies developed from a LLL perspective. You are now encouraged to make connections between the guidance featured here and the reality of policy-making in your national context. Key points:
Questions for reflection:
Possible actions:We recommend that you undertake a short, practical exercise to apply the information provided in this section of the chapter. The exercise involves a quick analysis of a single policy document to determine the presence of an LLL perspective. To do this, first find out whether your country, region or local government has a national LLL policy and acquire a copy. Alternatively, find a recent flagship policy for your sector or sub-sector that could be considered as a LLL initiative. Go through the document and evaluate critically whether it:
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