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title: "Green paper template"
date: 2019-01-01T00:00:00-00:00
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* 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