A theory-driven evaluation of Belgian drug policy

The complex policy challenge that the drug phenomenon poses for governments, prioritizes evaluation and research to make informed decisions. Inspired by an evidence-based paradigm, the focus of drug policy evaluations and research has traditionally been put on ‘what works’. The introduction of theory-driven evaluation frameworks have encouraged a shift from ‘what works’ to ‘how and why does it work’. This dissertation looks at Belgian drug policy from a 'how and why does it work' perspective and compares the policy’s intentions (policy in the books) with how policy operates in a real-world set... Mehr ...