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6.6.1 Identifying gaps in the policy mix/interlinkages Module

Policy gaps can take many forms, such as: 5

? Relevant policy not in place.

? A policy type with significant potential for positive impact is under-represented.
? Policies not focused on relevant drivers or pressures.

The identification of these types of gaps can be facilitated by using a policy mix matrix such as the one Abu Dhabi, UAE
illustrated in Table 12. One of the challenges facing sustainable development is that a proactive policy
strategy requires that policy-makers take account of an optimal mix of policy instruments that can be
brought to bear on the key issues, considering the type of issue and policy implementation context.8 A
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policy mix matrix can reveal which policy types (e.g., economic instruments, regulatory, direct expenditure,

institutional) might be under-represented.

Table 11 Example policy mix matrix

Description of DPSI Driver Pressure State Impact
Economic
instruments

Regulatory
instruments

Expenditure
instruments

Institutional
instruments

8. Gale R., S. Barg and A. Gilles. (1995). Making budgets green: Leading practices in taxation and subsidy reform. International Institute for
Sustainable Development, p. 1.

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