This framework, although focused on infrastructure development, can be used for answering any policy problem, as it addresses the general framework for policy problems, especially the problems related to infrastructure.
The issue with the traditional policy analysis approach is that an individual or company is unaware of whether the solution might work in real-world conditions. Another issue that arises in the development of solutions is the lack of consideration of the local context. Solutions developed in one place are not necessarily universally replicable. Different countries, regions, and cities have varying conditions and, thus, different necessities.
The problem-solving framework developed is composed of three main elements or “circles”. The first circle is problem identification, the second is solutions development and the third implementation. Each circle is composed of four items, designed to smoothly accomplish each step of the process.