Human Relation and Hawthorne Studies

University of Namibia

Name: Vatandapi Hiiho

St No: 200503910

Lecturer: Prof. A. Du’Pisani

Subject: Public Policy

Topic:

What does the �notion’ of policy studies entails, engaging into meta-policy analysis? How is it develop, who formulate and set agenda, where does it get ideas from, from what perspective and ideas involved, lastly what constitute public policy?

Due Date: 21/ April/ 2008

Table of Content

1. Preface ……………………………………………………………………………......3

1.1. What is a public policy? ……………………………................................................3

2. The Meta-analysis of the policies …………………………………………………………………..4

3. Epitomizing the information policy in Namibia …………………………………….5

4. Who developed the information policy…………………………………………………5

5. What was the interest of the policy ……………………….............................................6

6. Who is ideas/ideology involved ………………………………………………………6

7. What impact does the policy has on the society……………………………………..6

8. Conclusion…………………………………………………………………………….7

9. Bibliography ………………………………………………………………………….8

1. Preface

Policy is a broader concept that embodies several different dimensions. The challenge is to articulate in a comprehensible and cogent way to the meaning of this term. In a nutshell, public policy seeks to achieve a desired goal that is considered to be in the best interest of all members of society. Examples include clean air, clean water, good health, high employment, an innovative economy, active trade, high educational attainment, decent and affordable housing, minimal levels of poverty, improved literacy, low crime and a socially cohesive society, to name a few. These examples of broad societal goals are not intended to imply that all public policies are directed toward the entire population. Other than that, the paper is calculated and aimed in way, to highlight the importance