Across many countries, the narrative that governments lack policies to address pressing societal challenges is, quite frankly, not always true. In reality, a wealth of strategies, recommendations, and frameworks—many of which are well-articulated—already exist. These documents, the labour of diverse task forces, committees, agencies, and parastatals, offer blueprints for progress. However, they often remain untouched, gathering dust on shelves rather than shaping lives on the ground.