This document introduces the “3-i” framework, a theoretical framework that helps explore how interests, ideas, and institutions interact to influence, and ultimately, form policy developments and choices. By bringing together three of the most common factors for explaining public policy development processes, this framework constitutes a relevant theoretical instrument for public health practitioners looking to better understand and influence policy making.

Understanding Policy Developments and Choices Through the “3-i” Framework:
Interests, Ideas and Institutions

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