STEWARDSHIP FOR FP2020 GOALS

As stewards, ministries of health are responsible for fostering effective policy implementation. Yet, putting policies into practice is challenging, and policy implementation is often weak. Moving from policy to action is “...a dynamic, iterative process that unfolds differently in different contexts” (HPI, 2010b, p. 3). It comprises four broad stages: problem identification, policy formulation, policy implementation, and policy monitoring (HPI, 2010b). Navigating the process successfully requires skillful stewardship in managing elements such as data analysis and use, resource mobilization, and action planning.