When policy listens, progress happens

THE policymaking process is often likened to building a ship while sailing it. It’s long, it’s tough, and it rarely pleases everyone. But what truly defines a responsible government is its ability to listen, adjust, and act in the best interests of its people, even before a policy sets sail.

There’s a stubborn myth that governments should never change course – that adjusting a policy is a sign of weakness, not wisdom. But in reality, mature governance is not about bulldozing through plans. It’s about engaging with complexity, taking public feedback seriously, and being unafraid to make necessary changes before policies take root.