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Posts relating to the IPP class of 2020

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Digging Deep into the Policy Challenge Paves the way to Overcome

Guest blog by Teshome Mengesha Marra When I first receive my acceptance letter to this worldwide executive education program, I had no detail information on its modality and contents. I thought that the program would be provided through lecture notes, discussions, assignments, and maybe a final exam because in many of my past educational pathways these…Continue Reading Digging Deep into the Policy Challenge Paves the way to Overcome

Building resilience into U.S. government functions

Guest blog by Adam Harrison IPP Learning Journey: Learning in the Age of Pandemic In early 2020, I was lucky enough to be selected into the Harvard Kennedy School’s executive education class, “Implementing Public Policy (IPP).” I was thrilled that my supervisors at work had shown the confidence in me and interest in my development to…Continue Reading Building resilience into U.S. government functions

Lacking stakeholder engagement in policy-making process in Turkey

Guest blog by Emir Gelen IPP Program Journey: Empathizing with peers from public sector As a young public policy professional having seen and worked both in government and private sectors a little more than 10 years of experience, I have been always aware of the importance of self-development. The COVID-19 period has changed the way of…Continue Reading Lacking stakeholder engagement in policy-making process in Turkey

A Journey of Inward Looking and Quick Wins in South Africa

Guest blog by Busikazi Futshane My expectations of IPP I enrolled in Implementing Public Policy programme because I since learned that I am dealing with a complex policy challenge. My interest was to understand how to deal with uncertainty and unknown factors in policy implementation. I wanted new insights, tools to ease bottle necks, and ways…Continue Reading A Journey of Inward Looking and Quick Wins in South Africa

Examining options for food and drug supply safety in the U.S. in response to pandemic restrictions

Guest blog by Laura Draski When I first applied to be part of the Implementing Public Policy cohort, I expected to learn much about various techniques, tools and theories used in implementing policy. About the nuts and bolts of how to design and create policy that can be implemented. About how to manage a process of…Continue Reading Examining options for food and drug supply safety in the U.S. in response to pandemic restrictions

Leveraging technology to connect citizens in Switzerland with city officials

Guest blog by Joel Curado This 6-month journey in Harvard’s IPP course has been unique and fantastic. Unique by the breadth and depth of knowledge that was shared in class and the richness that each team member brought into the group with their own perspectives, local work and culture as fantastic with regards to seeing challenges…Continue Reading Leveraging technology to connect citizens in Switzerland with city officials

The core of PDIA: Understanding and dissecting the problem

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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

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

When well formulated policies meet implementation roadblocks in Bangladesh and Vietnam

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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