"I found this very helpful and would definitely recommend it"
"The workshopping/practical examples made you think about the concepts and how to apply them"
"A good programme for new advisors who need to consider moving from theory into practicality"
"Thoroughly enjoyable. Have come away with some useful insights into the process and it allowed me to put the skills I bring to policy work into a framework"
Learn the essential elements of policy analysis and a framework for thinking about policy development
This workshop introduces the essential elements of policy analysis and a framework for thinking about policy development. Special attention will be given to step-by-step problem solving - an essential component of policy analysis.
For
Those new to the policy analysis task and those seeking a refresher on basic frameworks
Workshop Objectives
Upon completion of this workshop participants will be able to:
An understanding of the role and function of the government and where policy development fits in government decision making
An overview of what policy analysis is
An overview of the processes involved in developing policy
Considered some simple ways to think through policy issues
An appreciation of the skills needed to develop policy
Practiced these skills through exercises
An understanding of key steps in policy problem solving
Topics
Role and goals of government
What is policy analysis?
A simple framework for thinking about policy issues
