Public policies play a vital role in shaping societies and achieving sustainable development. Analyzing and evaluating these policies requires a deep understanding of political, social, and economic processes, in addition to advanced management skills. This course aims to provide participants with the essential knowledge and tools necessary for analyzing and evaluating public policies, as well as effective strategies for managing them. Participants will develop their skills in this important field.

Who Should Attend?

• Policy makers.
• Political analysts.
• Researchers and students interested in studying public policies at universities or research centers.
• Practitioners in the public sector and government employees working on policy implementation and evaluation.
• Workers in civil society organizations.
• Consultants.

Knowledge and Benefits:

After completing the program, participants will be able to master the following:

• Understand the principles of public policies and their importance in society.
• Apply analytical techniques to identify issues and formulate appropriate policies.
• Use standards and methods to evaluate the success of public policies.
• Manage processes and acquire the necessary skills for developing and implementing policies.
• Apply personal skills and improve communication and negotiation skills when working with stakeholders.
• Formulate effective strategies to enhance policy implementation and track outcomes.

• Introduction to Public Policies

  • Concept of public policies and their dimensions
  • Types and classification of policies (social, economic, environmental, etc.)

• Public Policy Analysis

  • Analytical tools and methods
  • Quantitative and qualitative analysis techniques
  • Defining and framing public issues
  • Importance of stakeholder involvement in the analysis process
  • Policy analysis models, such as systems model and decision-making model
  • Impact of social and economic factors on public policies

• Tools and Techniques for Policy Analysis

  • Quantitative and qualitative data analysis
  • Big Data analysis methods and qualitative analysis techniques
  • Designing tools to collect data from stakeholders

• Public Policy Evaluation

  • Effectiveness criteria for policies (efficiency, effectiveness, justice)
  • Using quantitative and qualitative evaluation methods
  • Evaluation methods (deep evaluation, participatory evaluation, comparative evaluation)
  • Strategies for collecting and analyzing data for evaluation

• Public Policy Management

  • Understanding the stages of public policy management from planning to implementation
  • Policy implementation strategies and potential challenges
  • Strategies for handling changes in policies and managing processes
  • Analyzing factors influencing policy implementation and developing action plans
  • Evaluating policy implementation results

• Performance Evaluation and Monitoring

  • Strategies for developing effective monitoring systems to measure performance
  • Conducting regular analyses to evaluate policy effectiveness

• Stakeholder Communication

  • Communication strategies
  • Developing effective communication plans with various stakeholders
  • Effective negotiation skills for resolving policy-related conflicts

• Global and Local Public Policies and Future Trends

  • Understanding the global influences on local policies (e.g., climate change, globalization)
  • How public policies affect sustainable development goals
  • Using software and digital tools for policy analysis
  • Exploring how open data can enhance transparency and accountability

• Personal and Leadership Skills

  • Importance of effective communication skills in working with public policies
  • Strategies for negotiation and resolving conflicts among stakeholders