This is a 10-day extensive course that provides participants with the skills and knowledge they need to conduct effective public policy analysis. The course covers three key learning areas:

• Public Policy Fundamentals: This module provides an overview of the public policy process, from agenda setting to evaluation. Participants will learn about the different actors involved in the policy process, the different theories of public policy, and the different methods of policy analysis.
• Evaluation Methods: This module focuses on the different methods that can be used to evaluate the effectiveness of public policies. Participants will learn about quantitative and qualitative methods, as well as how to select the appropriate method for a particular policy evaluation.
• Producing Policy: This module focuses on the practical skills that are needed to produce public policy. Participants will learn how to write policy briefs, develop policy proposals, and communicate effectively with policymakers.

Throughout the course, participants will engage with real-world, global case studies. They will also have the opportunity to work with experienced trainers and consultants who have expertise in public policy analysis. By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the public policy process
• Conduct effective policy analysis in order to make informed decisions
• Evaluate the effectiveness of public policies using quantitative and qualitative techniques.
• Produce public policy by addressing policy challenges and employing modern approaches and tools
• Communicate effectively with policymakers, general public and media organizations.

As a leader in public policy research and education, our multidisciplinary team of experts with experience across a variety of policy areas will empower you to make impactful and informed policy recommendations. By earning a certificate from our Business Intelligence Training and Development program, you will benefit from our global approach to public policy analysis.

• Government employees: This course could be a valuable resource for government employees who are looking to improve their understanding and skills of public policy.
• Non-government organization (NGO) workers: NGOs are often involved in public policy advocacy and implementation. This benefits the individuals in the think tank industry as well.
• Business professionals: Business professionals may be interested in public policy as it relates to their industry or sector. This course would provide them with a better understanding of the regulatory environment and how public policy can affect their business.
• Activists: Activists are often involved in public policy advocacy. This course would provide activists with a better understanding of the public policy process and how they can effectively advocate for their causes.
• Anyone interested in public policy: This course is open to anyone who is interested in learning more about public policy.

To enhance learning and practical application of concepts, the training course will use a combination of interactive lectures, case studies, group discussions, practical exercises, and real-world examples. Participants will also get the chance to collaborate on group projects and create action plans adapted to the needs of their respective organizations.

Day One:

Why Public Policy is needed

• Value of public policy in modern World
• What is the significance of theoretical and empirical approaches for comprehending public policy
• Goals and objectives of public policy
• Causes and solution of market failure
• Difference between public and private goods

Day Two:

Individuals; groups and policy Interactions

• Rationality assumptions in Public Policy
• Bounded rationality
• Science of human behaviour
• Fundamental equilibrium concepts
• Common strategic goals, tools and policies
• The process of bargaining between stakeholders; their success and failure.

Day Three:

Institutions, their Interests and Public Policy

• Institutions and market failures
• Institutions and social failures
• Core institutional theory
• Policy tools to solve market failures
• Agency slack, shirking, and slippage
• Principal–agent problems in public policy
• Costs and benefits of policy process and implementation
• How institutions cause and address policy problems
• Institutional interests in policymaking and policy failures
• Institutions Vs Individuals and civil society groups.

Day Four:

Quantitative and Qualitative Skills

• Different techniques of data analysis
• Statistical analysis
• Text/Content Analysis
• Basics of Regression Analysis
• Probability Analysis
• Limitations of statistical analysis in public policy
• correlation and causation analysis in policy analysis
• Qualitative and Descriptive methods
• Experimental design

Day Five:

Policy Evaluation

• Impact Evaluation
• Limitations of Causal inference
• Cost and benefits of Impact Evaluation
• Ethical and philosophical concerns in policy evaluations
• Why are some policies that do not qualify in evaluations still get implemented?
• Major issues in policy implementations

Day Six:

Policy Communication

• Effective and efficient policy communication tools
• Why communication is important in public policy?
• Internal and External communication
• Data visualization techniques
• Assess the usefulness of data visualizations used in public policy communication
• Policy memo
• Policy Draft
• Policy briefing
• Media Interaction
• Use of social media

Day Seven:

Public Policy Processes

• Policy cycle
• Political, social and economic factors influencing public policy process and its implementation
• Agenda setting
• Incremental decision-making
• Non-incremental decision-making
• Policy implementation process; causes of failures
• Role of bureaucracy

Day Eight:

Accountability in Public Policy

• Public representation in public policy
• Accountability in the public policy
• Political Representation and political cycle
• Political Business Cycle
• Change in public policy with change in governments
• Stockholders’ role in Public Policy
• Electoral accountability
• Social Responsibility analysis
• Interest groups and status quo in public policy
• Principal–agent problem
• Rent Seeking in Public policy
• Human rights in Public policy implementation

Role of multilateral organizations like IMF and World Bank in public policy.

Day Nine:

The Politics of Public Policy

• Constitution and public policy
• Courts and Public policy
• Electoral systems and Public Policy
• Role of Political parties
• Regionalization in Public Policy
• Centralized and decentralized public policy
• Role of Media
• Parliamentary and Presidential systems
• Public policy in non-democratic regimes.
• Structural problems in public policy

Day Ten:

Challenges for Public Policy

• Real-world country specific case studies
• Comparative analysis
• Learning policy effects across borders
• Lunch and Networking