Implementation of Systems Thinking in Public Policy: A Systematic Review

The value of systems thinking in public policy is increasingly recognised. However, the extent its use decision- and policy-making within government civil service remains unclear. This review aims to investigate state application policy. We conducted a systematic search identify papers published up June 2022 from various scientific databases. also searched grey literature. Publications eligible for inclusion were those that used or discussed concepts tools relating policy-making. included 73 falling into five categories: case studies, commentary pieces, user perspectives, reviews, methodological frameworks. Our analysis highlighted benefits values observed reflected by researchers perceived users It revealed several challenges implementation mapped out recommendations address each these challenges. Decision-makers are yet utilise full benefit thinking. Advancing sustaining practice requires (i) exploring how shift decision-makers’ mental models modify organisational cultures under which decisions made (ii) developing practical guidance evaluation specific