Professionals with adequate analytical capacity at the regional institution

Ability to mobilize analytical capacity at local (or state) level for collaboration in regional policies

Organizational data (national, regional and/or local) collection and analysis

Organizational culture that fosters a regional institutional identity and embraces evidence-based policymaking

Extent and quality of system-wide data collection and data analysis

Accessibility of data or information to regional non–government organizations and private sectors

Availability of policy advisory services to support regional action

Institutional requirements and standards for policy analysis and evaluation

Coordination of internal administrative processes

Assurance of financial and human resources, along with relative autonomy in their allocation and use

A system of internal autonomy and accountability that ensures the commitment of local governments to the regional institution

Effectiveness of intergovernmental coordination and conflict-resolution

Regional policy networks and policy community

Clear definition of roles and responsibilities of different organizations, state and municipal institutions in policymaking

Political legitimacy within the region and among regional stakeholders

Access to key decision-makers at the local, state and national levels

Effectiveness in stakeholder engagement and mobilization for regional collaboration

Political accountability for policy outcomes

Public trust in government.

Participation of nonstate actors in the policy-making process

Presence of regionally recognized policy entrepreneur(s)