4.2 Policy Option Generator

Creates distinct policy alternatives with cost-benefit analysis and impact assessments. Launch on platform.

What is it?

Dragonfly’s Policy Option Generator provides comprehensive, decision-ready reports 
identifying and evaluating 4-7 tailored policy solutions for complex challenges. It rigorously 
applies a Risk-Reward-Resilience (RRR) framework to ensure thorough consideration of 
trade-offs, feasibility, and impacts.


Why is it useful?

Utilizing the Policy Option Generator allows you to:


Clarify complex challenges: Precisely define and prioritize implementation challenges within broader strategic goals. 
 Balance innovation and practicality: Generate a blend of proven and creative policysolutions.
 Evaluate trade-offs clearly: Provide transparent assessments of potential benefits, risks, winners, and losers for each policy option.
 Understand feasibility and impacts: Offer actionable analysis including concrete costs, timelines, and realistic implementation pathways.
 Enhance strategic decision-making: Facilitate clear comparisons between options toinform decisive policy choices.

How does it work?

The Policy Option Generator employs a structured analytical process:


1

Context & Issue Framing


Focus: Clearly define the policy challenge, map stakeholders, examine legislative 
contexts, present relevant data, and identify critical constraints and opportunities.
 Example: Evaluating national cybersecurity strategies by detailing stakeholder 
concerns, existing regulatory frameworks, and relevant threat data.

2

Policy Option Dossiers


Focus: Develop 4-7 detailed policy options, including conventional approaches and 
creative alternatives, each assessed through feasibility, impact, and RRR lenses.
 Example: Presenting multiple transportation infrastructure solutions, from traditional 
road expansion to innovative smart mobility platforms, including detailed feasibility 
scores and impact assessments.

3

Comprehensive Risk-Reward-Resilience (RRR) Analysis


Focus: Evaluate each option's risks, rewards and/or resilience comprehensively to 
anticipate potential outcomes and systemic sustainability.
 Example: Analyzing how an education reform option addresses potential risks 
(resource strain), captures rewards (improved educational outcomes), and enhances 
resilience (adaptability to future educational needs).

4

Synthesis and Recommendations

Focus: Provide comparative analysis across options, clearly highlighting patterns, 
trade-offs, and complementarities, supported by a detailed comparison matrix.
 Example: Recommending a phased implementation strategy that combines initial 
low-cost, high-impact actions with long-term, transformative policy measures.

5

Implementation & Monitoring


Focus: Outline clear next steps, identify measurable performance indicators, establish
decision gates, and define publicly verifiable success metrics.
 Example: Setting specific quarterly review milestones and transparent KPIs for 
tracking progress on housing affordability policies.

Turning Policy Analysis into Action

To effectively leverage Policy Option Generator insights:

• Ensure actionable recommendations: Clearly specify next steps and responsible entities.

• Monitor progress rigorously: Utilize transparent and measurable indicators to assess policy effectiveness.

• Adjust strategies adaptively: Regularly refine policy approaches based on ongoing monitoring data and stakeholder feedback.