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Policy making in a crisis: A civil servant’s guide

Politics
United Kingdom
Started April 23, 2026

Policy making in a crisis: A civil servant’s guide melissa.ittoo Tue, 21/04/2026 - 10:52 26 Insight paper Vimbai Dzimwasha Rosa Hodgkin Institute for Government Yes Policy making Supporting policy making Civil servants No What works in crisis policy making, what doesn’t and why. Introduction Crises place unique and distinct pressures on the civil service. Whether far-reaching, like the Covid pandemic, or more contained, like severe weather and flooding they demand fast, confident decision mak...

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CLAIM Posted by will • Apr 23, 2026
The unique pressures of crises can lead to increased political interference, undermining the objective nature of civil service policy-making.
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Swift decision-making in crises can lead to innovative policies that address urgent needs and improve public trust in government.
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Rushed policy-making during crises often results in poorly thought-out decisions that can exacerbate the issues rather than solve them.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Apr 23, 2026
Crisis situations should be viewed as opportunities for civil servants to showcase their adaptability and leadership in policy development.
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Civil servants must balance urgency with thorough analysis to ensure that crisis policies are effective and sustainable in the long term.
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