Public Policy Analysis

his DIXONTECH course provides an in-depth exploration of the tools, methods, and frameworks used to analyze public policy. It helps participants evaluate policy effectiveness, efficiency, and equity through evidence-based approaches. The program integrates analytical techniques, data interpretation, and real-world applications to improve decision-making and optimize policy outcomes for governments, NGOs, and public institutions.

TRAINING TOPICS

• Foundations of Public Policy Analysis
• Policy Evaluation Models and Frameworks
• Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis Tools
• Cost-Benefit and Impact Assessment Methods
• Policy Reporting, Communication, and Recommendations

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

• Understand core principles of policy analysis
• Apply analytical frameworks to assess public policies
• Conduct cost-benefit and impact evaluations
• Interpret and communicate policy findings effectively
• Use data-driven decision-making tools
• Recommend actionable policy improvements
• Integrate evidence into policymaking processes

TRAINING IS TAILORED TO:

• Public sector analysts and policymakers
• Research and evaluation professionals
• NGO and international organization staff
• Development program officers
• Economists and social scientists
• Governance and reform advisors

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

The course uses practical case studies, analytical simulations, and group projects. Participants will practice policy evaluation techniques, interpret real datasets, and design evidence-based policy recommendations that align with national and international governance frameworks.

DAY 1

INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC POLICY ANALYSIS

• Understanding policy analysis and its role in governance
• The policy cycle and decision-making process
• Types of policy problems and analytical approaches
• Stakeholder mapping and institutional context
• Policy objectives, instruments, and trade-offs
• Case study: analyzing national education policy

DAY 2

POLICY EVALUATION MODELS AND FRAMEWORKS

• Theoretical foundations of policy evaluation
• Process, outcome, and impact evaluation models
• Logic frameworks and results-based management
• Evaluating effectiveness, efficiency, and equity
• Comparative analysis of international policy systems
• Designing a comprehensive policy evaluation plan

DAY 3

QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS TOOLS

• Statistical tools for public policy assessment
• Data collection and validation techniques
• Qualitative research for policy understanding
• Policy indicators and performance measurement
• Building policy dashboards for decision support
• Hands-on exercise: interpreting policy data

DAY 4

COST-BENEFIT AND IMPACT ASSESSMENT METHODS

• Principles of cost-benefit and cost-effectiveness analysis
• Measuring social and environmental policy impacts
• Economic modeling and forecasting tools
• Risk assessment in policy planning
• Policy sensitivity and scenario analysis
• Case study: evaluating public health interventions

DAY 5

POLICY REPORTING, COMMUNICATION, AND RECOMMENDATIONS

• Structuring policy analysis reports and briefs
• Communicating findings to policymakers and the public
• Data visualization and storytelling in policy reporting
• Building persuasive and actionable recommendations
• Ethical and political considerations in policy advice
• Final simulation: developing a policy recommendation brief