Policy and Planning

Policy and planning refer to the processes by which governments, organizations, or communities develop guidelines and strategies to address issues and achieve goals. Policies are formal decisions that outline how to approach specific problems, while planning involves the steps and resources needed to implement those policies effectively. Together, they ensure that efforts are organized, focused, and aligned with desired outcomes, whether related to public health, education, infrastructure, or environmental protection. Essentially, policy sets the direction, and planning maps out the route to get there.