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Posts relating to the IPP class of 2024

Transitioning from a Planning and Control Approach to PDIA in Niteroi-RJ, Brazil

  • Publication date March 5, 2025
Aerial view of Niteroi-RJ, Brazil

Guest blog by Ellen Bonadio Benedetti, IPP ’24  For years, I have practiced the traditional approach of planning and control, which is crucial for supporting public agents in their daily responsibilities. However, public issues are often complex, marked by uncertainties and limited information, which can compromise the effectiveness of the planning process. The PDIA (Problem-Driven…Continue Reading Transitioning from a Planning and Control Approach to PDIA in Niteroi-RJ, Brazil

Addressing Imbalanced Sectoral Credit Growth and High Inflation in the Lao PDR

  • Publication date March 3, 2025
A temple in Laos

Guest blog by Phengphaivanh (Susan) Sitpraxay, IPP ’24  I attended the IPP course during one of the toughest periods over 14 years of my work life as a policy maker in the central bank of Laos-the Bank of the Lao PDR. This is my first course at Harvard University, a place I have long aspired…Continue Reading Addressing Imbalanced Sectoral Credit Growth and High Inflation in the Lao PDR

Building Resiliency and Sustainability in Providence’s Arts and Cultural Sector

  • Publication date February 26, 2025
Providence crowds walking through street with vendors

Guest blog by Joseph Wilson Jr, IPP ’24  I have spent 30 years of my professional life working as an artist.  After graduating from the University of Notre Dame with a BA in Government/Political Science, I had every intention of going to law school and some day running for political office. That was the plan,…Continue Reading Building Resiliency and Sustainability in Providence’s Arts and Cultural Sector

Trade and Labor Policy in South Africa: Shaping Policy Design and Implementation from the Outside

  • Publication date February 19, 2025
Shipping containers in Durban, South Africa

Guest blog by Vuyiswa Mkhabela, IPP ’24  Embracing my Role as an Outsider  Joining Harvard Kennedy School’s Implementing Public Policy (IPP) program was not just an academic pursuit for me—it was a professional and personal commitment to becoming more effective in my role as a consulting economist. For years, I have supported South African government…Continue Reading Trade and Labor Policy in South Africa: Shaping Policy Design and Implementation from the Outside

Proper Use of Pesticides in Ethiopia

  • Publication date February 12, 2025
Aerial image of agriculture fields in Ethiopia

Guest blog by Akalu Teshome Firew, IPP ’24 Crop production and productivity in Ethiopia remain very low. One of the major reasons for this low productivity is the damage caused by both regular and migratory pests. Pesticides are critical inputs for enhancing agricultural productivity within Ethiopia’s food system. However, the misuse of pesticides is a…Continue Reading Proper Use of Pesticides in Ethiopia

Tackling the Institutionalization of Fostering Services

  • Publication date February 5, 2025
Paper cut-out of family

Guest blog by Hiba Qutub, IPP ’24  Reflecting on my journey to enhance and institutionalize fostering services through the PDIA (Problem Driven Iterative Adaptation) framework fills me with a deep sense of discovery, growth, and above all, possibility. I think back to the initial online sessions, the emotions they stirred, and the knowledge—and friendships—that blossomed…Continue Reading Tackling the Institutionalization of Fostering Services

City Infrastructure Projects in South Africa are not Being Delivered on Time or Budget

  • Publication date January 29, 2025
Road near Cape Town, South Africa

Guest blog by Kayla Brown, IPP ’24  The Implementing Public Policy course at the Harvard Kennedy School has taught me many things, particularly pertaining to the three aspects of my work: research, implementation and facilitation. Beyond, that it has given me tools that can be applied to my personal life too, particularly for my relationships. …Continue Reading City Infrastructure Projects in South Africa are not Being Delivered on Time or Budget

Addressing Limited Access to Clean Water in Rural Communities of Cameroon

  • Publication date January 22, 2025
Hands cupping water

Guest blog by Ruth Nguesap Ndifor-Fobisi, IPP ’24 Participating in the Implementing Public policy program was a maiden, invaluable and exciting experience that far exceeded my expectations! It was a perfect blend of theory and action learning, arduous yet rewarding! My key learnings from the insightful lectures, course material and wide range of shared experiences…Continue Reading Addressing Limited Access to Clean Water in Rural Communities of Cameroon

Improving the Learning Outcomes of Filipino Students One Small Win at a Time

  • Publication date January 15, 2025
Students in Philippines

Guest blog by Fatima Lipp D. Panontongan, IPP ’24 The on-campus session was extraordinary. Learning from both the professors and my classmates in my cohort was priceless. Everybody was warm and kind. I loved the study sessions before the classes because we got to discuss the readings on a more personal level. I enjoyed hearing…Continue Reading Improving the Learning Outcomes of Filipino Students One Small Win at a Time

Addressing the Increasing Spread of Chronic and Infectious Diseases in North Africa

  • Publication date January 8, 2025
Healthcare worker injecting vaccine in Africa

Guest blog by Benjamin Musungu, IPP ’24 My IPP implementation challenge was far from typical! When I first landed in Sahrawi Republic on April 2023, I was not sure of what to expect. I was half-excited and half-anxious to lead a high-stakes health diplomacy visit in a distant country fraught with geopolitical uncertainties and unknowns….Continue Reading Addressing the Increasing Spread of Chronic and Infectious Diseases in North Africa