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Youth unemployment in South Africa

Guest blog by Denver Moses The past 10 weeks participating in the LEG have signaled a period of personal and professional growth. Being part of a global online learning environment was a massive shift from my previous learning experiences which were almost entirely based on face-to-face teaching and group learning exercises. I have engaged in studies…Continue Reading Youth unemployment in South Africa

The core of PDIA: Understanding and dissecting the problem

Several hands reaching toward puzzle pieces in the center of table

Guest blog by Ajay Chaudhry To be honest when I joined the IPP online, it was purely an experiment in COVID days. The idea was to engage myself more constructively and to gain knowledge. I searched upon many courses and finally zeroed in on this. Learning through ‘Implementing Public Policy’ at HKS has been an amazing…Continue Reading The core of PDIA: Understanding and dissecting the problem

Making problems more approachable using PDIA

Guest blog by Ileana Ferber For a professional that has been dreaming of working in international development her whole life, the LEG program has been one of the best learning experiences that I have had so far. I like to learn, so that is why I am continuously taking courses and building on my skills. This…Continue Reading Making problems more approachable using PDIA

Neighborhood indicator for Lancaster, PA

Guest blog by Milzy Carrasco Greetings current and future IPP sisters and brothers. When I registered for Implementing Public Policy course, I was expecting to have an intensive focus on policy making and implementation in line with the course title.  The learning I received exceeded my expectations.  Building community and relationships with classmates globally was an…Continue Reading Neighborhood indicator for Lancaster, PA

Engaging the process of change and collaborative participation for inclusive growth

Guest blog by Matt Warner Matt Andrews and Ricardo Hausmann have created one of the most profound educational experiences for those working in development practice focused on inclusive growth. This course has been transformative for my work at an international foundation focused on supporting those aims in multiple developing countries….Continue Reading Engaging the process of change and collaborative participation for inclusive growth

When well formulated policies meet implementation roadblocks in Bangladesh and Vietnam

A roadblock

Guest blog by Sehyeon Baek 1. What were your expectations of IPP Online when you signed up?　 I have been working in the private sector as well as the public sector back and forth for quite some time. In 2015, I was recruited by one of the Korean government agencies for the innovation and startups support….Continue Reading When well formulated policies meet implementation roadblocks in Bangladesh and Vietnam

Responding to economic collapse in Venezuela

Guest blog by Ana Maria Chirinos Leanez After almost two years since the COVID19 pandemic started, policymakers and governments continue struggling with questions on how to deal with concerns on economic growth challenges and how to promote countries’ recovery more sustainably and inclusively. Those topics are very well discussed by the Leading Economic Growth program developed…Continue Reading Responding to economic collapse in Venezuela

Apply for our Leading Economic Growth Executive Program!

We are offering Leading Economic Growth online again from February 28 – May 6th 2022. Application deadline is February 7th, 2022. Stimulating growth is the top economic priority for many countries and localities around the world. Yet many are trapped, lacking the productive capability to solve problems and expand to new industries to drive development. New growth strategies…Continue Reading Apply for our Leading Economic Growth Executive Program!