Methodological handbook for analyzing policy coherence: Enhancing synergies and avoiding redundancies
The Methodological Handbook for Analyzing Policy Coherence presents a comprehensive framework developed by the Alliance Bioversity & CIAT and the Center for Agrifood Systems Research (Centro ISA) at Universidad de los Andes. This methodological guide provides policymakers, civil society, and int...
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| author | Buritica, Alexander González, Karen Rueda, Jorge Armando Romero, Andrei Vergara, Daniel Guevara, Paula Mideros, María Fernanda Castro Nunez, Augusto |
| author_browse | Buritica, Alexander Castro Nunez, Augusto González, Karen Guevara, Paula Mideros, María Fernanda Romero, Andrei Rueda, Jorge Armando Vergara, Daniel |
| author_facet | Buritica, Alexander González, Karen Rueda, Jorge Armando Romero, Andrei Vergara, Daniel Guevara, Paula Mideros, María Fernanda Castro Nunez, Augusto |
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| description | The Methodological Handbook for Analyzing Policy Coherence presents a comprehensive framework developed
by the Alliance Bioversity & CIAT and the Center for Agrifood Systems Research (Centro ISA) at Universidad
de los Andes. This methodological guide provides policymakers, civil society, and international organizations
practical tools to assess and improve policy coherence across multiple levels, sectors, and actors.
The handbook offers a systematic approach to ensuring that policies not only achieve their intended goals but
also align with broader social, economic, and environmental objectives by addressing inconsistencies in the
design, implementation, and evaluation of policies.
The methodology described in the handbook follows a structured five-step process:
1. Identification and characterization of policies: Through a comprehensive mapping of key characteristics.
2. Prioritization of policies: Selecting the most relevant ones based on territorial scope, thematic focus, and
alignment with study objectives.
3. Identification and prioritization of instruments: From regulatory to economic tools that implement the policies.
4. Internal coherence analysis: Evaluating the alignment between objectives, instruments, and target populations
within individual policies.
5. External coherence analysis: Examining synergies and potential conflicts between policies, focusing on
shared objectives, populations, and implementation mechanisms.
This methodology was successfully applied in a case study focused on the water sector in Colombia. The
analysis highlighted strong alignment in policy objectives and instruments, identifying areas for improvement
in integrating target populations. Additionally, it emphasized the importance of synchronizing administrative
processes to enhance synergies between policies and avoid redundancies.
The handbook positions itself as an essential resource for strengthening governance and policy frameworks,
offering tools to optimize resource allocation, minimize duplication, and maximize the impact of public policies.
It is particularly valuable in sectors requiring collaboration among multiple actors to address complex social
challenges. By providing a practical and adaptable framework, this handbook enables stakeholders to foster
policy integration and coherence, contributing to sustainable and equitable development outcomes. |
| format | Manual |
| id | CGSpace176859 |
| institution | CGIAR Consortium |
| language | Inglés Español |
| publishDate | 2025 |
| publishDateRange | 2025 |
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| spelling | CGSpace1768592026-01-26T21:26:59Z Methodological handbook for analyzing policy coherence: Enhancing synergies and avoiding redundancies Buritica, Alexander González, Karen Rueda, Jorge Armando Romero, Andrei Vergara, Daniel Guevara, Paula Mideros, María Fernanda Castro Nunez, Augusto climate change cambio climático food security governance monitoring and evaluation information systems seguridad alimentaria gobernanza evaluación water management policy coherence assessment decision support nutrition security seguridad nutricional methodology seguimiento y evaluación-monitoreo y evaluación policy analysis análisis de políticas metodología public policies water policies política pública decision-support systems water resources wastewater management recurso hídrico sistema de información The Methodological Handbook for Analyzing Policy Coherence presents a comprehensive framework developed by the Alliance Bioversity & CIAT and the Center for Agrifood Systems Research (Centro ISA) at Universidad de los Andes. This methodological guide provides policymakers, civil society, and international organizations practical tools to assess and improve policy coherence across multiple levels, sectors, and actors. The handbook offers a systematic approach to ensuring that policies not only achieve their intended goals but also align with broader social, economic, and environmental objectives by addressing inconsistencies in the design, implementation, and evaluation of policies. The methodology described in the handbook follows a structured five-step process: 1. Identification and characterization of policies: Through a comprehensive mapping of key characteristics. 2. Prioritization of policies: Selecting the most relevant ones based on territorial scope, thematic focus, and alignment with study objectives. 3. Identification and prioritization of instruments: From regulatory to economic tools that implement the policies. 4. Internal coherence analysis: Evaluating the alignment between objectives, instruments, and target populations within individual policies. 5. External coherence analysis: Examining synergies and potential conflicts between policies, focusing on shared objectives, populations, and implementation mechanisms. This methodology was successfully applied in a case study focused on the water sector in Colombia. The analysis highlighted strong alignment in policy objectives and instruments, identifying areas for improvement in integrating target populations. Additionally, it emphasized the importance of synchronizing administrative processes to enhance synergies between policies and avoid redundancies. The handbook positions itself as an essential resource for strengthening governance and policy frameworks, offering tools to optimize resource allocation, minimize duplication, and maximize the impact of public policies. It is particularly valuable in sectors requiring collaboration among multiple actors to address complex social challenges. By providing a practical and adaptable framework, this handbook enables stakeholders to foster policy integration and coherence, contributing to sustainable and equitable development outcomes. 2025-06 2025-10-07T07:31:46Z 2025-10-07T07:31:46Z Manual https://hdl.handle.net/10568/176859 en es Open Access application/pdf application/pdf Buritica, A.; González, K.; Rueda, J.A.; Romero, A.; Vergara, D.; Guevara, P.; Mideros, M.F.; Castro Nunez, A. (2025) Methodological handbook for analyzing policy coherence: Enhancing synergies and avoiding redundancies. 36 p. |
| spellingShingle | climate change cambio climático food security governance monitoring and evaluation information systems seguridad alimentaria gobernanza evaluación water management policy coherence assessment decision support nutrition security seguridad nutricional methodology seguimiento y evaluación-monitoreo y evaluación policy analysis análisis de políticas metodología public policies water policies política pública decision-support systems water resources wastewater management recurso hídrico sistema de información Buritica, Alexander González, Karen Rueda, Jorge Armando Romero, Andrei Vergara, Daniel Guevara, Paula Mideros, María Fernanda Castro Nunez, Augusto Methodological handbook for analyzing policy coherence: Enhancing synergies and avoiding redundancies |
| title | Methodological handbook for analyzing policy coherence: Enhancing synergies and avoiding redundancies |
| title_full | Methodological handbook for analyzing policy coherence: Enhancing synergies and avoiding redundancies |
| title_fullStr | Methodological handbook for analyzing policy coherence: Enhancing synergies and avoiding redundancies |
| title_full_unstemmed | Methodological handbook for analyzing policy coherence: Enhancing synergies and avoiding redundancies |
| title_short | Methodological handbook for analyzing policy coherence: Enhancing synergies and avoiding redundancies |
| title_sort | methodological handbook for analyzing policy coherence enhancing synergies and avoiding redundancies |
| topic | climate change cambio climático food security governance monitoring and evaluation information systems seguridad alimentaria gobernanza evaluación water management policy coherence assessment decision support nutrition security seguridad nutricional methodology seguimiento y evaluación-monitoreo y evaluación policy analysis análisis de políticas metodología public policies water policies política pública decision-support systems water resources wastewater management recurso hídrico sistema de información |
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