The role of power centers in the decision-making process of public policies and in the creation of the political agenda

The decision-making process by governments marks the direction of political actions. In the centers of power, priority is given to which public policies will be implemented through a selection of instruments, actors and resources. The centers of power are composed of political decision makers, and representatives of the different social and economic spheres. These power centers are the space for reflection where social problems begin to be oriented towards their resolution. It is decided in these spaces that social demands must be resolved in the short, medium or long term, and therefore if they should be included in the political agenda. This article inquires about the importance of these centers of power that star in the genesis of public policies, also questioning how they influence the final elaboration of the political agenda based on the following factors: leadership, technocracy, historical context and pressure groups. This paper analyzes the role that power centers develop in the decision-making process, being understood as the helm of the government, those capable of driving the priority objectives in a coherent manner. These can be a valuable instrument to ensure that government policies are effectively implemented, and produce successful results for citizens (Alessandro et al., 2014:16). This research proposal employs a qualitative methodology based on a descriptive, analytical and critical approach, structured in five sections, including references in the field of public policy and political science.