Policy Pathways

Formulate Policy

Once the policy agenda has been established, government leaders, usually the legislative branch, must decide on courses of action. Policy solutions are proposed by interested parties both inside and outside of the government. Ideally, the solutions would best address the problems for the most members of the public. Policy actors help shape the decisions of government leaders. Scientists and engineers can inform the decisions by providing useful research results, advising policy actors, engaging the public, or through direct advocacy.