1. An IDP policy in Afghanistan What are the options?
Session 3
Format and scope of a policy
Kabul, June 2012

2. What is a policy? Choosing the adequate format: A policy
A policy contains all general principles and standards relevant to address the internal displacement situation in Afghanistan.
A policy directs and guides authorities and other actors addressing internal displacement in Afghanistan.
A policy needs implementation through a multi-sectoral and contextualized action plan.

3. Determining the scope: 3 steps
1. What is the basis to determine the scope? 2. Displacement-specific or sectoral regulation? 3. Comprehensive vs partial instrument?

4. 2nd step: Advantages of an IDP policy
IDP policy is a displacement-specific instrument.
Advantages:
Context-specific and consistent
Reducing risk of leaving gaps
Simple and flexible instrument
Positive political signal
Sectoral regulations needed for implementation

5. 3rd step: Options for scope of policy
Comprehensive regulation
Adequate limitations?
Cause, area, displacement-phase, timeframe?
Context-specific assessment
Minimum scope