The 2nd HPD report - Health Policy Monitor

5.2 Policy papers and stakeholder positions
How were or are other stakeholders/affected groups positioned towards this idea or
policy and its main purpose? Who opposes/opposed this idea or policy and why?
Has the idea or policy been accepted by relevant actors; or was it abandoned? Was a
policy paper formulated? By whom? Who held the leadership role in bringing
forward this idea or policy? Were there alliances between stakeholders in support of
the idea or new policy? Who mediated conflicts of interest between stakeholders?
Structured summary Q 5.2 (optional)
Actors: Position toward policy
In the following table, please indicate the position of the major players toward the
policy described. For groups or actors not positioned yet or not holding any stakes in
the process, do not mark any box. The middle box should be used for neutral actors
or those having voiced mixed reactions. In case of the latter, please give details in
the space provided above.
A word of caution: A table can only illustrate positions, influences or priorities to
some extent. It is not a tool for the analysis of alliances or more complex interaction.
For more detailed descriptions, in-depth analysis and/or expert estimates (e.g.
concerning the likeliness of success of a health policy or idea, chances of implementation,
interest group alliances etc.) please use the space provided above.
Stakeholder position toward development of idea or policy:
Actor/Position very strong strong neutral weak none
Government
Parliament
Providers
Payers
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