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Advantages <strong>of</strong> Using <strong>the</strong> Tool<br />

Helps move from policy formulation <strong>to</strong> policy implementation<br />

Is flexible, should be adapted <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> country context<br />

Is a systematic, yet user-friendly way <strong>to</strong> look at complex,<br />

dynamic processes<br />

Can complement quantitative indica<strong>to</strong>rs/data <strong>to</strong> explore <strong>the</strong><br />

“why” behind <strong>the</strong> numbers<br />

Renews commitment <strong>to</strong> a policy that may have been adopted<br />

a few years ago and is no longer at <strong>the</strong> <strong>to</strong>p <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> agenda<br />

Promotes participa<strong>to</strong>ry approaches and dialogue <strong>to</strong> devise<br />

potential solutions <strong>to</strong> challenges (ownership, country-driven)

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