Take the Course titled – Introduction to Public Policy Making and Analysis

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Take the Course titled – Introduction to Public Policy Making and Analysis

Overview of course

Public policy is the cornerstone of every democracy and serves a very important purpose in almost every society. The short course, Introduction to Policy Making and Analysis offers an applied, problem-solving-based approach, blending new theoretical developments and practice, with a view to managing public policies locally and globally.  

Objectives

At the end of the course, participants would be able to:

  • Explain the basic and related concepts in public policy analysis – public problem, public interest, public policy, and public policy making and analysis
  • Examine the critical and dynamic nature of the public policy process
  • Explore various theories, models and approaches used in policy and decision making
  • Scrutinize current public policy making and analysis issues

 

Course holder: Nexus International University, Kampala | Prof Magnus Amajirionwu 

Professor Magnus Amajirionwu is global sustainability expert and educationist with over 30 years of experience working in Europe and Africa. Currently, he is a professor of environment and sustainable development and the Vice Chancellor of Nexus International University (NIU).

 

Course and registration details

Time:  6 PM to 8 PM EAT / 3 PM TO 5 PM GMT

Duration: 11th to 15th March 2024.

Tuition fee: $ 60

Register here

You can also make payment directly here so as to be granted access to the course webinar details and materials.

NB: Certificates will be awarded at the end of the course webinar.

 

Course syllabus

 

Week 1: FUNDAMENTALS OF PUBLIC POLICY ANALYSIS & PUBLIC POLICY MAKING
DAYS TOPICS
Tuesday
  • Basic concepts in public policy
  • Nature and scope of public policy
  • The policy making process
Wednesday
  • Decision making
  • Policy formulation
  • Approaches to public policy making
 

 

Week 2: PUBLIC POLICY MAKING & PUBLIC POLICY ANALYSIS

DAYS TOPICS
Tuesday
  • Theories of policy and decision and decision making
  • Dynamics of public policy formulation, implementation and evaluation
Wednesday
  • Elements of good policy analysis
  • Importance of policy analysis
  • Steps in policy analysis

 

Please note that this is a recurring certificate course with new cohorts beginning every month.

 

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