white paper

Definition 1

Prelude to the final policy document, it contains proposals for the specific policy area suggested during the consultation process initiated with the publication of a green paper. Several drafts of a white paper may be distributed for the final comments after which it goes for approval to the apex body such as a Parliament before it becomes the official policy.

Definition 2

Marketing tool in the form of information on the technology underlying a complex product of system and on how it will benefit the customer.


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