3.1 Before any possible action by government is contemplated, it is important to identify a clear need which it is in the national interest for government to address. Accordingly, a statement of the rationale for intervention should be developed.
Key questions for justifying action: ❑ Is the rationale for intervention clear? ❑ Is it reasonable to assume that intervention will be cost-effective: i.e. that the benefits of intervention will exceed the costs? |