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This paper presents the eight methodo-“logical” steps for monitoring policy impacts (MPI), comprising:

• Step 1: Initiation and preparation of MPI
• Step 2: Policy review and analysis
• Step 3: Development of the impact model
• Step 4: Selection of impact indicators
• Step 5: Research design
• Step 6: Information and data collection
• Step 7: Data compilation, processing and analysis
• Step 8: Feedback of results of MPI to policy makers, clients, public.

It is pointed out that the eight steps represent a logical sequence but that the steps are closely interlinked and that there are likely possible feedback cycles to previous steps. In a concluding section, conditions for a practical application of MPI to specific policy cases are set out.

Find out more:

• Monitoring Policy Impacts (MPI). The Role of MPI in Policy Formulation and Implementation. EASYPol Series 056
• Monitoring Policy Impacts (MPI). The Application of the LogFrame Method. EASYPol Series 058
• Monitoring Policy Impacts (MPI). Setting up and Organizing MPI. EASYPol Series 059

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