Ethics in Public Policy

This DIXONTECH program provides a structured exploration of ethical principles, decision-making, and governance in the design and implementation of public policy. It emphasizes transparency, accountability, and integrity as essential components for building public trust and good governance. Participants will examine global ethical frameworks, dilemmas in policymaking, and methods for ensuring moral responsibility in public administration.

TRAINING TOPICS

• Foundations of Ethics in Public Policy
• Ethical Decision-Making and Accountability
• Governance, Transparency, and Public Trust
• Managing Ethical Dilemmas in Policy Implementation
• Global Ethical Frameworks and Case Studies

BY THE END OF THIS TRAINING COURSE, DELEGATES WILL BE ABLE TO:

• Understand the ethical foundations of policymaking
• Evaluate moral implications of public decisions
• Apply ethical frameworks to real-world policies
• Strengthen transparency and accountability mechanisms
• Promote integrity and anti-corruption principles
• Build ethical organizational cultures
• Lead policy processes guided by ethical standards

TRAINING IS TAILORED TO:

• Policy advisors and government officials
• Public administration and governance professionals
• Legislators and political analysts
• NGO and civil society representatives
• Ethics and compliance officers
• Academics and researchers in political science

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

This course integrates interactive discussions, case-based learning, and ethical scenario analysis. Participants engage in real policy case studies, analyze ethical dilemmas, and apply global governance models to promote fairness, transparency, and responsible decision-making in the public sector.

DAY 1

INTRODUCTION TO ETHICS IN PUBLIC POLICY

• Understanding the role of ethics in governance
• Foundations of moral philosophy and public service
• The relationship between policy, law, and morality
• Ethical frameworks for public decision-making
• The role of values in shaping policies
• Case study: ethics and leadership in governance

DAY 2

ETHICAL DECISION-MAKING AND ACCOUNTABILITY

• Steps in ethical decision-making for policymakers
• Frameworks for evaluating ethical choices
• Balancing competing interests and public good
• Accountability and transparency mechanisms
• Avoiding conflicts of interest and bias
• Global examples of ethical policy reform

DAY 3

GOVERNANCE, TRANSPARENCY, AND PUBLIC TRUST

• Principles of good governance and ethics
• Promoting integrity in public institutions
• Strengthening citizen participation and oversight
• Measuring and improving public trust
• Ethical standards in government communication
• Case study: transparency reforms in public policy

DAY 4

MANAGING ETHICAL DILEMMAS IN POLICY IMPLEMENTATION

• Identifying and analyzing ethical conflicts
• The ethics of policy trade-offs and compromises
• Corruption prevention and integrity systems
• Managing whistleblowing and accountability channels
• Ethical leadership in crisis management
• Lessons from international best practices

DAY 5

GLOBAL ETHICAL FRAMEWORKS AND FUTURE TRENDS

• UN and OECD ethics and governance guidelines
• Comparative ethics in public policy systems
• Technology, AI, and digital governance ethics
• Policy innovation with ethical safeguards
• Future challenges in ethical leadership
• Building sustainable ethical governance cultures