Foundations of Public Policy Analysis, Evaluation and Management

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