Objective of Policy Evaluation | 5 Benefits of Policy Evaluation | Purpose of Evaluation | Quick

Welcome back to our channel. This is a quick video where we discuss the objective and purpose of policy evaluation. We will also indicate the benefits of policy evaluation and why policy evaluation is considered important. But before we get into it, let's start here. Welcome back to Public Administration 101. Quick lesson edition proudly brought to you by Kano Consultants. For professional advice, you can trust. Before we continue, if you are new here, please check out some of our other videos on this channel. Also make sure that you subscribe to our channel for more videos. Now, let us get into today's video. Let's start here. Some of the objectives of policy evaluation is essentially to determine why such a policy was adopted in the first place and also to determine the success or failure of such policy. The main purpose of policy evaluation is therefore to determine whether or not an adopted public policy is a success. If it is found to be a success, then such policy may be continued, and replicated, in other areas. However, if the evaluation process determines that the public policy, or any of its processes undertaken during its implementation, has failed, or has not resulted in the intended results, then the stakeholders in the public policy process would need to consider the following. Consider whether or not the foundation of the policy was based on incorrect data, unforeseen circumstances, or false theories. Consider whether or not there is a need to adjust some of the processes of implementation. As well as, consider whether or not there is a need to cease from continuing with, or expanding on, such public policy. In this next section, we will take a look at the various benefits, of undertaking a public policy evaluation. Undertaking a public policy evaluation process can, 1. Help governments improve the design and implementation of public policies. 2. It can enhance the chance of the policy goals and objectives, of being achieved. 3. It can also assist in determining costing for implementing, or not implementing, such public policy. 4. It can also identify areas of improvement, in order to provide the best service possible. 5. Policy evaluation can also contribute to promoting public accountability. So, in conclusion, the process of policy evaluation is important because, public policies represent decisions and actions made by those in power. Since these decisions and actions affect every aspect of the daily lives of the public, it is therefore important, to have a process of evaluating, such public policies. Another reason is that, it could happen, that a public policy which may have been relevant a couple of years ago, may no longer be relevant to the current times, and under the current circumstances. This is why, evaluating a public policy is so important, during and after adoption, as well as, after it has been implemented. Policy evaluation further ensures that, governments are aware of any changes, if any, that may need to be done to a public policy. Policy evaluation also assess whether or not, issues which were raised in the public policy, have been addressed, or if such issues are still relevant. For more, check out our full video on policy evaluation, under our channel. You will find the link to this video, in the description below. This video, was proudly brought to you by, Kano Consultants. For professional advice, you can trust. For more videos, on public finance, and public administration, make sure that you subscribe, to our channel. You can also connect with us, by following us on social media, at consultkano. Or engage with us, by leaving us a comment, under this video. Or you can tag us on social media, using the hashtag, consultkano. Until next time, check out these other videos. And don't forget to join us again next time, for another video.