“Success” in policy piloting: Process, programs, and politics

Research has demonstrated that pilots contain multiple shifting purposes, not all of which relate to simple policy testing or refinement. Judging the success is therefore complex, requiring more than a judgment against declared goals. Marsh and McConnell provide framework can be judged, distinguishing program from process political success. We adapt Boven's modification this apply it pilots, arguing pilot process, outcomes longer-term effects judged in both terms. test new English National Health Service, Vanguard program, showing how consideration these different aspects sheds light on its aftermath. consider implications for comprehensive multifaceted evaluation pilots.