Overcoming Constraints for Effective Policy Implementation (Background Paper 6)
Abstract/Summary
- Over the past three decades, practical policy reform has been part of Cambodia’s political stability and economic success.
- There are also examples where policy changes were introduced and effectively implemented, and demonstrate strong capabilities for mobilisa¬tion, organisation, management, and imple¬mentation.
- Actualising new policies and strategies are important but overcoming the constraints for effective implementation is even more pronounced in the current context as breakthroughs are urgently needed to lay the foundation for long-term development.
- This can be promoted in three ways.
- First is the need to improve inter-ministerial cooperation and collaboration. Efforts should be focussed on changing management processes, and prioritisation of embedding data in policy making, implementation and monitoring.
- Second is the need to mobilise support, enthusiasm and compliance of stakeholders relevant to the policy change.
- Third is the need to promote meritocracy and performance within the public service.
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