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— 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