Creating public policy networks

Public policy networks (PPNs) are multi-stakeholder processes established to build consensus around specific public policy issues. PPNs bring together representatives from different major groups, as well as government and inter-governmental bodies, who may initially have opposing views on the issue being addressed. The World Commission on Dams is often cited as a prime example of a PPN.

1. Providing conditions for dialogue between different perspectives
2. Fostering popular participation in development
3. Coordinating government policy-making

1. Strengthening public finance policies
2. Matching public policy and current scientific knowledge
3. Increasing public participation in trade policy-making
4. Increasing public participation in environmental policy discussions
5. Exposing immoral public policy
6. Correcting gender bias in policy-making

1. Developing sustainable policy for public procurement