The Policy Register is being established to provide an up-to-date information system, containing a record of all national policies.  It includes a brief explanation of the purpose of each policy, the Ministry that is responsible, the status (draft or active) and where available the effective date of implementation.

The Register serves as a reference point for stakeholders who require information on policies guiding the work of Ministries and should enhance coordination and assist policy development and implementation.

Definition of Policy

For the purpose of the Register, a national policy is a course of action or principles adopted by the Government in pursuit of national objectives or to resolve a given problem or interrelated set of problems.   The policy is contained in a document which is subject to approval by Cabinet and may require to be tabled in the Legislative Assembly.