Prompt

# 7-Step Policy Decision Framework Chain

## Step 1: Policy Issue Identification & Stakeholder Mapping
**Input:** Policy issue or regulatory challenge
**Task:** Define policy problem and map stakeholders
**Output:** Policy issue definition and stakeholder analysis

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**Instructions for Step 1:**
For policy issue: {policy_challenge}

Analyze:
- Problem definition and scope
- Affected stakeholder groups
- Current policy landscape
- Regulatory and legal context
- Political and economic factors

**Pass to Step 2:** Policy framework

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## Step 2: Policy Research & Best Practice Analysis
**Input:** Policy framework from Step 1
**Task:** Research existing policies and best practices
**Output:** Policy research database

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**Instructions for Step 2:**
Research policies:
- Existing policies and regulations
- Best practices from other jurisdictions
- Academic research and evidence
- Industry standards and guidelines
- International frameworks

**Pass to Step 3:** Research findings

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## Step 3: Policy Option Development
**Input:** Research findings from Step 2
**Task:** Develop range of policy options
**Output:** Policy alternatives portfolio

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**Instructions for Step 3:**
Develop options:
- Regulatory approaches and mechanisms
- Voluntary vs mandatory measures
- Incentive structures and penalties
- Implementation mechanisms
- Hybrid and innovative approaches

**Pass to Step 4:** Policy options

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## Step 4: Impact Assessment & Cost-Benefit Analysis
**Input:** Policy options from Step 3
**Task:** Assess impacts and conduct cost-benefit analysis
**Output:** Impact assessment for each option

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**Instructions for Step 4:**
Assess impacts:
- Economic costs and benefits
- Social and environmental impacts
- Implementation costs and complexity
- Compliance and enforcement requirements
- Unintended consequences analysis

**Pass to Step 5:** Impact assessments

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## Step 5: Stakeholder Consultation & Feedback
**Input:** Impact assessments from Step 4
**Task:** Conduct stakeholder consultation process
**Output:** Stakeholder feedback and input

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**Instructions for Step 5:**
Consult stakeholders:
- Public consultation process
- Industry and expert engagement
- Community and citizen input
- Government agency coordination
- International partner consultation

**Pass to Step 6:** Consultation feedback

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## Step 6: Policy Recommendation Development
**Input:** Consultation feedback from Step 5
**Task:** Develop final policy recommendation
**Output:** Policy recommendation document

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**Instructions for Step 6:**
Develop recommendation:
- Preferred policy option and rationale
- Implementation strategy and timeline
- Resource requirements and funding
- Monitoring and evaluation framework
- Communication and engagement plan

**Pass to Step 7:** Policy recommendation

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## Step 7: Implementation Planning & Governance
**Input:** Policy recommendation from Step 6
**Task:** Create detailed implementation plan
**Output:** Policy implementation roadmap

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**Instructions for Step 7:**
Plan implementation:
- Detailed implementation timeline
- Governance and oversight structure
- Resource allocation and budgeting
- Risk management and contingencies
- Success metrics and evaluation plan

**Final Output:** Complete policy recommendation with implementation roadmap and governance framework