The BSC blog, launched in 2013, features stories from practitioners around the world who are working to solve some of the world’s most pressing and complex problems. Browse blogs below by region.
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Africa
Public Services Delivery in Mali: A Manageable Problem
Guest Blog by Fatim Haby Mariko, IPP ’25 When I first embarked on the Implementing Public Policy (IPP) program, my problem statement for Mali was ambitious and, as I would soon discover, far too broad to tackle directly. I started with the challenge of Mali’s low public trust and government accountability, which hindered civic engagement. It…Continue…
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Australia & New Zealand
Evolving Electricity Distribution Network Roles in Australia
Guest Blog by Mayank Grover, IPP ’25 When I applied for the Implementing Public Policy (IPP) program, the biggest doubt I had was whether this course would be too theoretical or academic. The problem-driven iterative adaptation concept seemed a bit alien to the public policy or economic regulation in which I have been working for…Continue…
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Europe & Central Asia
Reducing Regional Inequality in Azerbaijan: Tackling Income and Employment Gaps Beyond Baku
Guest Blog by Shamil Shirinov, IPP ’25 When I first joined the IPP course, I thought policy implementation was mostly about having the right plan and making sure it was executed properly. That’s how I had always seen things in practice: deadlines, budgets, checklists. But over time, I came to realize that implementing public policy is less about following…Continue…
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Latin America & Caribbean
Increasing the Engagement of Young Adults in STEM Careers in the Dominican Republic
Guest Blog by Mabely Diaz Soriano, IPP ’25 My journey with the IPP program began with a lot of expectations. The process of waiting for the program to open. After the first time, I contacted the IPP team to request more information on the application. It just added more to my increasing questions about how to implement public policies successfully. I should stop here and…Continue…
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Middle East & North Africa
Strengthening Healthy School Nutrition Policy in Abu Dhabi, UAE
Guest blog by Mariam Alkarbi, IPP ’25 When I joined the Implementing Public Policy (IPP) program, I was eager to work on an issue close to my heart: improving school food environments in Abu Dhabi. Childhood obesity is one of the UAE’s most pressing public health challenges, and while we already have nutrition guidelines and…Continue…
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North America
Reducing Workforce Shortages in Maine Through Policy and Partnership
Guest Blog by Ekhlas Ahmed, IPP ’25 One of the biggest lessons I learned through the IPP course is that policy is about people. The technical aspects of problem-solving are important, but what truly moves work forward is building relationships, engaging stakeholders, and creating coalitions that keep momentum alive. I also learned the importance of finding my…Continue…
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South Asia & Pacific
Using PDIA to Address Confidentiality Risks in Papua New Guinea
Guest blog by Elly Toimbo, Joyce Maru, Rose Walen, Renat Muruket, Delwyn Dau and Dellah Maiak We addressed the issue of confidential information being disclosed to perpetrators, which created serious risks. This breach compromised client trust, organizational integrity, and compliance with policy, while also endangering the safety and security of clients, staff, and the organization….Continue…