Public Policy Analysis and Implementation
Analyse policy problems, design workable policies and see them through to implementation.
- 5 days
- Classroom · Live virtual · In-house
- Afriskora Certificate of Completion
Course overview
This course takes officials through the policy cycle: defining problems, gathering evidence, analysing options, consulting stakeholders, planning implementation and evaluating results. It uses African policy case studies and practical tools such as regulatory impact assessment.
Who should attend
- Policy analysts and advisors
- Senior public servants
- Parliamentary researchers
- Development partners and NGOs
What you will be able to do
- Define policy problems with evidence
- Compare policy options systematically
- Conduct regulatory impact assessments
- Plan implementation and coordination
- Evaluate policy outcomes
Course outline
Day 1The policy cycle
- • Policy making in Africa
- • Problem definition
- • Agenda setting
- • Stakeholders
Day 2Evidence and options
- • Using evidence
- • Options analysis
- • Cost-benefit analysis
- • Regulatory impact assessment
Day 3Policy design
- • Policy instruments
- • Drafting policy documents
- • Consultation
- • Cabinet memos
Day 4Implementation
- • Implementation planning
- • Intergovernmental coordination
- • Resourcing
- • Risks
Day 5Evaluation
- • Policy M&E
- • Policy review
- • Learning from failure
- • Case exercise
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Public Policy Analysis and Implementation course?
The course runs for 5 days. Daily start and finish times are confirmed in your joining instructions. Live virtual sessions cover the same programme.
Do I receive a certificate?
Yes. Every participant who completes the course receives an Afriskora Certificate of Completion with a unique code that employers can verify online.
Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?
Yes. We can run it at your premises or online for your team, on dates that suit you, and adapt examples and case studies to your sector.
How do I book and pay?
Request dates and we'll send available sessions and a quote. Bookings are confirmed by invoice and paid by EFT. South African clients can include the course in their Workplace Skills Plan.
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