Lessons Learnt from Developing and Implementing the National Steps Challenge in Thailand
Keywords:
steps challenge, physical activity, policy, lessons learntAbstract
Thailand national steps challenge policy has been developed in 2019 by the physical activity policy development subcommittee according to Thailand Physical Activity Strategy 2018-2030. The policy has been implemented through Thailand Virtual Run Season 1 Fiscal Year 2020 by the Division of Physical Activity and Health, Department of Health, Ministry of Public Health. This article reviewed details of the policy formulation and implementation in order to get deeper understanding on the process of policy development, implementation gaps, and to make further recommendations. Lessons learnt led to deeper understanding on policy formulation at national level that required concurrent assembling of problem, policy, political streams with proper window of opportunity. Policy implementation needed context and situation adjustment for smooth management. Lastly, learning policy gaps from the past could shape better policy implementation in the next stage.
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