25. Policy communities

Policy communities comprise the various interest groups that have an interest or a stake in a particular policy area. In addition to the group of decision-makers themselves, there are groups such as influential politicians, other government departments, strong interest groups, international organisations, journalists, academics, and citizens in general. Pross distinguishes between those groups that have a vested interest in maintaining the status quo, and those that have a greater interest in challenging it.

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