politikama
Politikama is a term used in political science and public policy studies to describe the strategic intertwining of policy design with political incentives. It refers to how proposals are shaped, framed, and sequenced not only by technical considerations but also by electoral calculations, coalition dynamics, and media environments. The term functions as a heuristic for analyzing how governance blends policy substance with political viability.
Origins and scope of politikama are debated, but the concept is widely used to analyze contemporary democracies
Mechanisms of politikama include selecting proposals for salient issues, framing them with values and identities to
Critics argue that politikama risks short-termism, superficial messaging, and reduced technical scrutiny, potentially compromising policy quality
See also: political economy, governance, policy entrepreneurship.