Advocacy Coalitions Framework

The Advocacy Coalition Framework (ACF) is a theory that explains how policy change occurs through the interactions of groups with shared beliefs, called advocacy coalitions. These coalitions consist of individuals from various organizations who work together over time to influence policy decisions on specific issues. They use knowledge, resources, and strategies to promote their views, often competing or cooperating with other coalitions. The framework emphasizes that policy change is gradual and driven by learning, external events, and shifts in coalition dynamics, making it a useful tool for understanding complex policy processes.