Policy analysis for social and development sectors
Introduces core tools and methods for analyzing public policies and development frameworks, with emphasis on social protection, gender, health, and education policy. For programme managers, technical advisors, and policy officers.
About This Course
This module introduces participants to the core concepts, tools, and methods used to analyze public policies and development frameworks. It focuses on understanding how policies are formulated, implemented, and experienced in real-world contexts, with particular emphasis on policies related to social protection, gender equality, health, and education. The module provides practical approaches to identifying gaps in policy design and implementation, analyzing stakeholder roles, and assessing structural inequalities that affect service delivery and rights fulfillment.
Key Competencies Developed
Understanding the policy cycle and institutional governance systems
Analyzing policies in the context of social protection, gender, health, and education sectors
Identifying implementation gaps and accountability challenges
Applying political economy and intersectional approaches to policy contexts
Translating evidence and lived experience into actionable policy insights
Professional Relevance
This module introduces participants to the core concepts, tools, and methods used to analyze public policies and development frameworks. It focuses on understanding how policies are formulated, implemented, and experienced in real-world contexts, with particular emphasis on policies related to social protection, gender equality, health, and education. The module provides practical approaches to identifying gaps in policy design and implementation, analyzing stakeholder roles, and assessing structural inequalities that affect service delivery and rights fulfillment.
