Figure 3: The Policy Formulation Process THE PROCESS Inter-sectoral dialogue Inputs Literature Review In-depth Study on critical gaps and specific thematic areas Study and Conceptua lisation Phase Inception Phase Outputs Multi-disciplinary specialised input Inception Report, key focus areas and Workplan Policy Structure and broad policy statements (Zero Draft) Regional Workshops National Workshops MultiStakeholder inputs Political Endorsement Formulation and Consultative Phase Draft(s) RWSP Final Draft RWPS Document - 15 - Approval Phase