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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.

Dates
3–5 November 2026
Duration
3 days · 12 training hours
Venue
Online · Online
Fees
50,000 Iraqi dinars

Who it is for

Planning and follow-up staff in ministries, provinces and independent bodies.

Objectives

  • Understanding the public policy cycle and its stages.
  • Stakeholder analysis and influence mapping.
  • Comparing alternatives using declared criteria.
  • Writing a two-page options paper.

Modules

  1. 1The public policy cycle
  2. 2Defining the problem and analysing its causes
  3. 3Stakeholder analysis
  4. 4Generating alternatives and selection criteria
  5. 5The options paper: structure and drafting

Trainer

Dr Ali Al-Mousawi

Senior Researcher — Governance and Law

Dr Ali Al-Mousawi works on the legal framework of local government and electoral systems, and teaches on the Public Policy Analysis programme.

Certificate

A certificate of participation accredited by the Center.