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1. F A CULTY OF CIVIL AND WATER ENGINEERING COURSE NAME : SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES COURSE CODE : ECW1103 TOPIC : K INGDON ’s 3 PROCESS STREAM LECTURER : LUZANE DONE BY : TANYARADZWA MASOCHA : PRINCE MASHAMBA : MERCY MAKWATI : TAWANA PINDUKA

2. Object ives Identify and define problems Develop policy proposals Build coalitions and support Create policy windows Facilitate policy change

3. Brief overview of Kingdon's theory Kingdon` three process stream theory (1984) explains how policy changes occur through three independent processes . These streams operate independently but intersect and converge to create a policy window, allowing for policy change.

4. Overview of Kingdo n `s 3 process stream It identifies three process streams that converge to create a window of opportunity for policy change. The process streams are which are : Problem stream : Policy stream : Politics streams

5. 1 . Problem Stream Identify indicators and feedback Define problems and agendas Role of experts and data analysis

6. 2 . Policy Stream Develop policy proposals and alternatives Evaluate policy options Role of policy entrepreneurs

7. 3. Politics Streams Build coalitions and support Navigate political institutions and processes Role of political leaders and interest groups

8. Intersections of the three streams The c onvergence of the three processes creates a window of opportunity for policy change which is often triggered by : Focusing events (eg .crises) Policy entrepreneurs(individuals advocating for change) Changes in political leadership or public opinion

9. Case Studies Healthcare reform in the US Climate change policy in the EU Education reform in Australia

10. Critiques of three process streams Comprehensive frame work :intergrates problem ,policy ,and politicsstreams Dynamic and flexible :Accounts for changing circumstances and actor interactions Informs strategic decision-making :Guides poly makers and advocates

11. Limitations of the three process streams Lack of attetion to power dynamics :Fails to fully account for power imbalances Complexity :Three streams can be difficult to analyse and navigate

12. Future Research Directions Examining the role of policy entrepreneurs Investigating the impact of policy windows Exploring applications in different policy contexts

13. Practical Implications Understanding policy change processes Identifying opportunities for policy change Building coalitions and support

14. References Kingdon, J. W. (1984). Agendas, Alternatives, and Public Policies. Little Brown. Kingdon, J. W. (1981). "The Policy Window: An Agenda-Setting Framework." American Political Science Review,75(1), 165-176.