Creating or reviewing strategies and directions for the future, that apply OUTSIDE the creating organisation(s)

INCLUDES: Includes policy making at Cabinet level, developing policy at all levels within an organisation. EXCLUDES: Restructuring, even between agencies - see 'Administering government, Structuring government, Restructuring government sector', excludes monitoring the implementation of policy, excludes 'how to' guidelines, see 'Rulemaking, Developing service delivery procedures' or 'Administering Government, Ensuring accountability, Developing government sector procedures'