Concerned with policy, not administration(adjective)
WordNet. Princeton University. 2010.
Use "policy-making" in a sentence
"But it also reflects a growing consensus in Italian policy-making circles that, less than 20 years after the country underwent a major privatization campaign, the government needs to take a more active role in the financial architecture of the economy."
"The second is credible, consistent policy-making that has encouraged investors to provide funding even if the recovery is fragile and problems remain."
"Mr. Fischer's short-lived effort had been seen as a long shot even though he carries widespread respect in policy-making circles around the world."