The Advocacy Coalition Framework: Innovations and Clarifications (document)

The Advocacy Coalition Framework (ACF) is a model used to understand how different groups, or coalitions, influence policy over time. It suggests that various stakeholders—like government agencies, interest groups, and the public—form coalitions based on shared beliefs and goals. These coalitions collaborate and compete to shape policies within a specific issue area. The ACF highlights the importance of shared values, strategies, and external events in driving policy change and innovation. By analyzing these interactions, we can better understand how complex issues are addressed in public policy and why certain solutions succeed or fail.