Multipol method

Multipol seeks to compare different actions or solutions for problems according to multiple criteria and policies. Multipol's aim is to help decision-making by drawing up a simple and evolving analysis grid of the different actions or solutions available to the decision-maker. In Multipol we find the various classical phases of a multicriteria approach: listing of possible actions, analysis of consequences, development of criteria, evaluation of actions, definition of policies, and classification of actions. The originality of Multipol lies in its simplicity and flexibility of use. Therefore, in Multipol, each action is assessed with respect to each criterion, using a simple grading scale. This assessment is obtained through questionnaires or expert meetings, with an attempt at consensus being a necessary requirement. Multipol is a simple and appropriable method which takes uncertainty into account and allows for testing of the robustness of the results from different policies. Thanks to its simplicity, it is also an evolutive method. In fact, it allows users to incorporate new criteria, weighting or actions easily, not only during the survey but after it as well, with a view to enriching the analysis. The simplicity of the aggregation criterion (weighted average), moreover, eliminates any incomparability between the actions.