Recent literature has usefully explored the application of complexity theory to evaluation. However, there is little discussion of the contextual conditions in applying complexity theory. Drawing upon a single complexity-consistent public health programme evaluation and subsequent policy decisions, this paper considers how programme framing and governance can help or hinder application of complexity theory. A wider framing of the programme and cross-system network governance arrangements are suggested as important components to a complexity theory-informed policy practice.
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Mat Walton (2015) studied this question.