Where a public policy is concerned, government must undertake research on the availability of resources to satisfy the needs or resolve the identified problem. As a public policy is a statement of the government's intentions, a policy helps public officials to act in accordance with those intentions. How does government prioritise its needs?

a$.$ January $8$ statement

b$.$ Annual budget speech

c$.$ State of the Nation Address $($SONA$)$

d$.$ Lekgotla