Implementing Public Policy – Building State Capability

Navigating Complexity with Clarity: Mental Health in Kenya

Publication date November 25, 2024

Guest blog by Lynette Etemesi, IPP ’24 I recently had the incredible opportunity to attend Harvard University’s Implementing Public Policy (IPP) Program. This intensive course brought together policy professionals, change-makers, and thought leaders from around the world, all focused on a singular mission: to create meaningful, lasting impact in our respective fields. As I reflect…Continue Reading Navigating Complexity with Clarity: Mental Health in Kenya

Coordinating Workforce Development Services in Rural Arizona

Publication date November 18, 2024

Guest blog by Jeremy Flowers, IPP ’24 I was born and raised in New England, where Harvard University holds mythological levels of prestige. So, when I applied for the Kennedy School’s Implementing Public Policy program, I expected knowledge and skills that couldn’t be obtained anywhere else, and world-class presentations by dazzlingly brilliant professors. I was…Continue Reading Coordinating Workforce Development Services in Rural Arizona

Reconciling Parenthood and Employment through Collective Action in Belgium

Publication date September 13, 2024

A mother working with a child in her lap

Guest blog by Silvia Steisel, IPP ’23 On May 14, 2024, a group of twenty leaders from civil society organizations focused on parenting in Belgium gathered in a central Brussels meeting room. They were brought together by the Degroof Petercam Foundation (DPF), not because the foundation is an expert in parenting—indeed, it knows far less…Continue Reading Reconciling Parenthood and Employment through Collective Action in Belgium

PDIA to Support Teaching Training in Brazil

Publication date August 30, 2024

Guest blog by Seiji Isotani, IPP ’23 A summary of the activities carried out at UNIVESP – Virtual University of the State of Sao Paulo. UNIVESP is the largest online university in Brazil and it is responsible for graduating more than 10,000 teachers every year. We ran several workshops with at least 10 people each…Continue Reading PDIA to Support Teaching Training in Brazil

Agile Work Process for Urban Innovation in Amsterdam

Publication date August 23, 2024

Guest blog by Bruno Ávila Eça de Matos, IPP ’23 Embarking on the Implementing Public Policy (IPP) program offered by Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) marked the beginning of an eye-opening journey, shifting my perspective from traditional program management and the instruments of the Scrum framework to a new methodology that embraces uncertainty and the need…Continue Reading Agile Work Process for Urban Innovation in Amsterdam

Namibia’s Readiness to Support the Nascent Oil and Gas Industry

Publication date August 9, 2024

Guest blog by Ileana I. Ferber, IPP ’22 In the past seven years, I have been immersed and fascinated with local content policies related to the extractive sector (mining, oil, and gas). Once I became comfortable in analyzing and assessing the fitness of these policies to their specific country of origin, I started advocating for…Continue Reading Namibia’s Readiness to Support the Nascent Oil and Gas Industry

Hiring Personnel for the City and County of Honolulu, USA

Publication date May 20, 2024

Guest blog by Krishna Jayaram, IPP ’23 The Implementing Public Policy Course taught me that a successful and sustainable approach to truly complex problems requires me to be out of my comfort zone of being in command (and control) and therefore on target and on time. Instead, I have to approach issues with an open…Continue Reading Hiring Personnel for the City and County of Honolulu, USA

Applying PDIA to Land Conflicts in Uganda

Publication date May 10, 2024

Guest blog by Smith T. Matsiko, IPP ’23 This article gives a practical application of Problem Driven Iterative Adaptation (PDIA) on the implementation challenge of deconflicting land in Uganda, providing the progress made and insights about the problem of land conflicts in Uganda as well as key lessons learnt from SLAAC policy intervention. Further insights…Continue Reading Applying PDIA to Land Conflicts in Uganda

Expanding Affordable Housing in Lagos, Nigeria

Publication date May 3, 2024

Guest blog by Akinderu Fatai Moruf, IPP’23 In 2019, I was privileged to assume the role of Commissioner of Housing in Lagos State, the commercial capital of Nigeria with a large population of about 23 million. I was entrusted with the pivotal task of spearheading strategic initiatives to facilitate the expansion of affordable housing. Apart…Continue Reading Expanding Affordable Housing in Lagos, Nigeria

Navigating the Waters of Education Reform: A Reflection on Implementing Public Policy

Publication date April 22, 2024

Guest blog by Georgia Hachem, IPP’23 Embarking on the journey of Harvard’s Implementing Public Policy (IPP) course has been a transformative experience, particularly as I delved into the complex realm of education reform. Over the course of numerous assignments and hands-on experiences, I encountered both challenges and revelations that have significantly shaped my understanding of…Continue Reading Navigating the Waters of Education Reform: A Reflection on Implementing Public Policy