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Matt, Salimah, BSC Fellows and Assistants holding the PDIA in Action book

PDIA and the Increased Use/Abuse of Illegal Substances by Youth in Papua New Guinea 

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Guest blog written by Jenna Fave, Wesley Marian, Moses Sebastian, Barbara Thomas, Jareth Wallen  The use and abuse of illegal drugs and alcohol by young people in Papua New Guinea (PNG) is a pressing problem that has contributed to many social ills in the country. Our group consisted of individuals working within the youth development…Continue Reading PDIA and the Increased Use/Abuse of Illegal Substances by Youth in Papua New Guinea 

Utilizing Growth Diagnostic Tools on Growth Challenges in Australia

Guest Blog by Tim Larkin, LEG ’22 There are many learnings that I am taking away from this course as every week I learnt something new. The main learnings included: My growth challenge developed in Assignment 2, was slightly redefined in Assignment 6 due to ideas that I learnt during the intervening weeks. Specifically, I realized…Continue Reading Utilizing Growth Diagnostic Tools on Growth Challenges in Australia

The Delay in Academic Audits and the Quality of Higher Education in Papua New Guinea 

Team B.O.A.B: Higher Education in PNG - Team photo

Guest blog by Dagia Aka, Leah Margis, Boboya Noiney, Janet Rangou, Veronica Thomas, Jessica Wohimane  Our team comprised of six individuals with vast ranges of experiences in practice, research, policy, student management and university administration. BOAB which is the abbreviation for “bearing one another’s burden” was initially agreed upon as our group name. BOAB became…Continue Reading The Delay in Academic Audits and the Quality of Higher Education in Papua New Guinea 

Decentralization to Lower Levels of Government and the Challenge of Basic Service Delivery in Papua New Guinea

PNG group photo

Guest blog by Joseph Sumanop, Alois Walsamis, Cecilia Yamugara, Absalom Maenui, Preston Karue, John Kombiku   There were many learnings derived from this course, the most important one being how to work in teams to solve a common problem. Throughout the course, we gained invaluable learnings from our teamwork and that will now shape the way…Continue Reading Decentralization to Lower Levels of Government and the Challenge of Basic Service Delivery in Papua New Guinea

Poor Literacy Outcomes for Elementary Education in Bougainville, Papua New Guinea 

Children in Papua New Guinea smiling

Guest blog by Claire Asi, Valda Kerua, Melchior Sebelei, Michael Asi  Over the past 12-weeks we worked on the problem of Poor Literacy Outcomes for Elementary Education in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville. The recurring issue that kept popping up in our conversations was Cause 1: Lack of qualified teachers, and sub- cause: teacher training…Continue Reading Poor Literacy Outcomes for Elementary Education in Bougainville, Papua New Guinea 

Top Insights from “Leading Economic Growth”

Aqaba, Jordan

Guest Blog by Dina Alzubi, LEG ’22 Below are some key ideas/learnings that I took away from this course 1. Taking time to construct and deconstruct the problem is important: the course really emphasized for me the importance of spending enough time constructing and deconstructing the problem at hand. Tools like the fishbone diagram and identifying…Continue Reading Top Insights from “Leading Economic Growth”

Providing Effective and Quality Health Services in Kaduna State, Nigeria

IPP Group

Guest blog by Dr. Amina Mohammed Baloni, IPP’22   I got accepted for the Implementing Public Policy Program following a late application, I had first applied for another executive program focusing on women in leadership positions which I thought would be interesting given my current work context. I was initially apprehensive as the course was a…Continue Reading Providing Effective and Quality Health Services in Kaduna State, Nigeria

Understanding Economic Complexity, Knowhow and Inflation in Ethiopia

Ethiopia cityscape with lake in front

Guest Blog by Sisay Biru Melese, LEG ’22 I have learned a lot form this course. It may be one of the best courses I have ever taken.  It is interesting to categorize problems as complex and complicated. Most economic growth problems are complex in nature. Such kinds of problems demand the PDIA approach to solve.  Most…Continue Reading Understanding Economic Complexity, Knowhow and Inflation in Ethiopia

Tackling Homelessness in Scottsdale, Arizona

Cardboard sign displaying "Help" in a grocery card with blankets

Guest blog by Sue Oh, IPP’ 22  I had been in my role as the Homeless Outreach Coordinator for six months before I was presented with the opportunity to be a part of the Implementing Public Policy Program.  There was an increasing number of people experiencing homelessness in the City and I had been tasked…Continue Reading Tackling Homelessness in Scottsdale, Arizona