beleidsverband
Beleidsverband is a Dutch term for the set of factors that shape the creation and application of public policy. It denotes the broader context in which policy problems are defined and decisions are taken. The concept includes political, legal, economic, administrative, social, cultural, and international dimensions that influence which problems are prioritized and which solutions are considered feasible.
Components include the formal legal framework and regulatory regime, the organizational capacity and structure of public
In practice, analyzing the beleidsverband helps explain policy choices, implementation challenges, and perceptions of legitimacy and
It interacts with the policy cycle: agenda setting, policy formulation, decision-making, and implementation; and it is
The term is primarily used in Dutch policy studies and is often translated as policy context or