Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Policy Implementation

Policy implementation is the process of taking the decisions made by policy makers and putting them into action. It involves the translation of these decisions into projects, programs, and activities, as well as the monitoring and evaluation of their success. Policy implementation is important because it ensures tha…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 7 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 46× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Policy implementation is the process of taking the decisions made by policy makers and putting them into action. It involves the translation of these decisions into projects, programs, and activities, as well as the monitoring and evaluation of their success. Policy implementation is important because it ensures that the decisions made by policy makers have a tangible impact on the lives of people and in turn, can help improve the wellbeing of societies. Policy implementation is used to achieve a variety of objectives, such as improving public health, preserving natural resources, and fighting poverty. It is also used to guide public decision-making and to ensure that the goals identified by policy makers are met.

Research published in this journal

7 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 7 articles above have been cited 46 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Implementation science.

Journal editorial board
Nicolette van Veldhoven · Netherlands

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