3. Policy appraisal
If the Policy or Project is yet to be implemented then you may also consider a policy appraisal. Policy appraisal is different from policy evaluation because it occurs earlier in the policy cycle; before the policy or project has commenced.
Appraisals are likely to use forecast data to work out whether a policy proposal is worth carrying out. Since evaluation occurs once the policy has been implemented, evaluation will tend to use historic or actual data.
EAU can also provide assistance in developing appropriate and proportionate Policy Appraisals.
