Hi Dean and All,
Here are two case studies to illustrate how this works for both groups.
1) From Randy Whitney:
"There are also policy wonks out that are fullyStep 1 - Policy wonk has an idea
capable of defining both broad problems and reasonable solutions not
requiring further, time-wasting debate."
Step 2 - Policy wonk has a problem statement
Step 3 - Policy wonk places this in the policy proposal
Step 4 - Policy wonk has a solution
Step 5 - Policy wonk places this in the policy proposal
Step 6 - Policy wonk assesses impact
Step 7 - Policy wonk places this in the policy proposal
Step 8 - Policy wonk submits to the Policy-SIG for assessment.
2) Alternate:
Step 1 - Author has an idea
Step 2 - Author does not have a well defined problem statement, but
through posts to the mailing list one is developed which the Author is
happy with.
Step 3 - Author places this in the policy proposal
Step 4 - Author works with the community on the mailing list to
develop possible solutions. One is developed that they are happy
with.
Step 5 - Author places this in the policy proposal
Step 6 - Author works with APNIC secretariat and the community to
assess policy impact
Step 7 - Author places this in the policy proposal
Step 8 - Author submits to the Policy-SIG for assessment.
So as you can see, both solutions are catered for.
You can take the fast track, you can take the track with more
community consultation.