--- title: "Green paper template" date: 2019-01-01T00:00:00-00:00 draft: true --- ## Title of the paper ### Executive summary * A description of the problem addressed; * A statement on why the current approach/policy option needs to be changed; Our recommendations for action ### Context and importance of the problem * A clear statement of the problem or issue in focus. * A short overview of the root causes of the problem * A clear statement of the policy implications of the problem which clearly establishes the current importance and policy relevance of the issue. ### Critique of policy option(s) * A short overview of the policy option(s) in focus * An argument illustrating why and how the current or proposed approach is failing. ### Policy recommendations * A breakdown of the specific practical steps or measures that need to be implemented Sometimes also includes a closing paragraph re-emphasising the importance of action. ### Appendices ### Sources consulted or recommended ### Advocacy arguments