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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

Solar Generation in New Mexico

  • Publication date February 17, 2025
Solar panels in New Mexico

Guest blog by Melissa Banks, LEG ’24  The greatest learnings I’m taking away from this course are related to identifying achievable, incremental, and specific solutions that address binding constraints relevant to nearly any challenge (beyond development challenges). The idea of evolving solutions that build upon one another over time alleviates the pressure taking on significant…Continue Reading Solar Generation in New Mexico

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

Agricultural Reform in Karabakh

  • Publication date February 10, 2025
Wheat harvest at sunset

Guest blog by Vahid Hajiyev, LEG ’24   One of the most important lessons from this course is that addressing complex growth challenges requires a problem-driven approach. Tools such as the Toyota “6 Whys” and the fishbone diagram were particularly useful in helping me understand the underlying causes and identify binding constraints. These tools taught me…Continue Reading Agricultural Reform in Karabakh

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

Diversification and Rise of Exports for Acceleration of Economic Growth in Azerbaijan 

  • Publication date February 3, 2025
Port in Baku, Azerbaijan

Guest blog by Jalal Baghishov, LEG ’24 The Leading Economic Growth course helped me understand the complex and dynamic nature of economic growth, and how to develop effective strategies to drive growth in today’s knowledge-driven world. I found almost all covered areas, including the connection between knowledge, growth, and complexity, rethinking growth strategy, PDIA approach,…Continue Reading Diversification and Rise of Exports for Acceleration of Economic Growth in Azerbaijan 

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

Bridging Gaps by Unlocking Potential: The Case of Northern Córdoba

  • Publication date January 20, 2025
San Martin Square in Cordoba Argentina

Guest blog by Andrés Michel, LEG ’24   Understanding Córdoba’s Regional Disparities  The province of Córdoba is located in the heart of Argentina. It spans an area of 165,000 square kilometers and is home to nearly 4 million people. Córdoba stands out for its exceptionally fertile lands, contributing almost 30% of the nation’s soybean and…Continue Reading Bridging Gaps by Unlocking Potential: The Case of Northern Córdoba

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