Table 5 Framework for analysis of actor influence (putting MC for HIV prevention on the national policy agenda)
From: Introduction of male circumcision for HIV prevention in Uganda: analysis of the policy process
Actor | Position on male circumcision for HIV prevention | Magnitude of power | Main nature of power | Level of commitment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
MoH | Non-supportive | +++ | Legal authority | Low |
MakSPH | Support | + | Evidence (expertise), networking ability | High |
UN | Support | ++ | Legitimacy, structural organization, expertise, networking ability | High |
The President | Oppose | +++ | Political authority, legitimacy | Low |
NGO | Support | + | Networking ability, financial | High |
US agencies | Support | +++ | Financial expertise | High |
Media | Neutral | ++ | Public communication | Low |