فرزانه حسین عسکری

The policy formulation stage is one of the important stages of the policy-making process that has significant effects on other stages. In development studies, the state is recoganized as an influential player in development policy procces. This research aims to identify and categorize the challenges of the formulation stage of development policies in Iran by viewing the from of five-year development programs. Research data were collected by a documentary method,  and by using purposeful sampling and thematic analysis. The challenges of development policies formulation in Iran have been categorized in five themes: 1) the nature of development policies 2) factors affecting development policies 3) the players of policy formulation stage 4) solutions presented in develpoment policeis 5) determination of the objectives in development policies. Explaining the challenges of development policies formulation in Iran can help policymakers and development policy analysts to overcome them in future policies.

Identifying and categorizing a set of criteria for formulation of public policiesAbstractThis study aims to identify and categorize a set of criteria for formulation of public policies. Policy analysts have important role in Policy formulation. In the policy formulation stage, the dimensions and causes of policy problems are examined, policy options and their consequences are identified, and the appropriate policy option is proposed for each problem. Proper and accurate formulation of public policies can increase the probability of success and effectiveness of these policies. Therefore, it is necessary to know the formulation stage and identifying the criteria of good formulation of public policies. this research, by using of thematic analysis and by reviewing policy studies and researches, identified the criteria of good policy formulation and categorized in five themes 1) the nature of the public problem 2) the factors of the public problem 3) the formulation players 4) the policy options and 5) the policy objectives. These criteria can guide analysts, policymakers, organizations and relevant institutions in formulating the public policies.