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Training programmes

Short, applied programmes for researchers, public servants and staff of organisations, with certificates accredited by the Center.

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Research Methodology for Young Researchers

A hands-on programme that takes the researcher from the research question to a research plan ready for implementation, with practical training in data collection and analysis tools.

  • 19–23 October 2026
  • 5 days · 25 training hours
  • The Center's premises — Baghdad
  • Dr Zainab Al-Khafaji
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Public Policy Analysis

An intensive programme for government staff on the public policy cycle, tools for comparing alternatives, and writing an options paper.

  • 3–5 November 2026
  • 3 days · 12 training hours
  • Online
  • Dr Ali Al-Mousawi
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Writing Policy Papers

Each participant works on their own paper from outline to draft and receives a written review from the programme trainers.

  • 16–17 November 2026
  • 2 days · 10 training hours
  • Training hall — Baghdad
  • Dr Sara Hassan
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Institutional Capacity Building

A programme for department heads on diagnosing institutional performance and designing and tracking improvement plans with measurable indicators.

  • 7–9 December 2026
  • 3 days · 15 training hours
  • The Center's premises — Baghdad
  • Mohammed Kareem
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Ended In person

Basics of Field Surveys and Opinion Polls

Practical training in sample design, questionnaire building, managing field teams and data quality control.

  • 19–21 April 2026
  • 3 days · 15 training hours
  • Training hall — Baghdad
  • Noor Al-Hashimi
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Ended Online

Public Policy Analysis — Third Cohort

28 participants from ministries and local bodies completed the programme by presenting options papers on issues from their work.

  • 8–10 March 2026
  • 3 days · 12 training hours
  • Online
  • Dr Ali Al-Mousawi
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Ended In person

Research Methodology — Third Cohort

23 researchers completed research plans reviewed by the programme trainers; three were later published as research papers.

  • 23–27 November 2025
  • 5 days · 25 training hours
  • The Center's premises — Baghdad
  • Dr Zainab Al-Khafaji
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