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Effectively tackling industry-level climate risks to ensure inclusive participation in the green economy by all organizations

  • Publication date January 24, 2024
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Guest blog by Chiu Hao Chen, IPP ’23 My Odyssey with PDIA In a time overshadowed by rising tensions among nations, unprecedented increases in natural disasters, and the world’s collective shortfall on all Sustainable Development Goals, I set forth on a quest alongside revered Masters of PDIA (Problem Driven Iterative Adaptation) at the sanctified halls…Continue Reading Effectively tackling industry-level climate risks to ensure inclusive participation in the green economy by all organizations

New Podcast: Authorizer Reflections on Using PDIA in Meghalaya, India

  • Publication date January 22, 2024
Sampath Kumar on a site visit in Meghalaya, India

We have released a new episode in our podcast series A Decade of Building State Capability. In this episode, BSC Director Salimah Samji interviews Sampath Kumar, Health Secretary and Development Commissioner of the government of Meghalaya. Sampath attended Harvard Kennedy School in 2013 where he had his first exposure to Building State Capability. In this…Continue Reading New Podcast: Authorizer Reflections on Using PDIA in Meghalaya, India

Building Coalitions and Empowering Local Leaders in Papua New Guinea

  • Publication date October 6, 2023
PNG group participants

written by Salimah Samji 31 Developmental Leaders from across seven provinces in Papua New Guinea (PNG), working to reduce Sorcery Accusation Related Violence (SARV) and other complex problems, who successfully completed the PDIA online program were honored at an event held in Port Moresby on August 23, 2023. The program was offered by The Voice…Continue Reading Building Coalitions and Empowering Local Leaders in Papua New Guinea

Visualizing the Problem in Problem Driven Iterative Adaptation

  • Publication date July 11, 2023
Chopped tree trunks in the forest

Guest blog by Pheakkdey Nguon Often times, as a technical expert, I am brought into a situation to try to address a policy problem, for example, illegal deforestation and its associated trade. The expectation is to get to the solutions or to be at a place where feasible recommendations for moving forward toward solutions are…Continue Reading Visualizing the Problem in Problem Driven Iterative Adaptation

Treading the Path to Better FLN Outcomes in Punjab, India

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Guest blog written by: Jasmine Dhingra, Sunil Sharma, Nitin Sharma, Isha Shingte, Gurtej Singh In one of the very first individual assignments during the PDIA for Education Systems course, we learnt about 1804 challenges – ‘How would it be like to travel from one part of the country to another in the year 1804?’ Building…Continue Reading Treading the Path to Better FLN Outcomes in Punjab, India

Early Childhood Care and Education in Punjab, Pakistan

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Guest blog by Atique ur Rehman, Ayesha Husain and Zobia Khan Context It has been witnessed that high quality early years childhood education significantly impact the economy and society. The benefits of quality early years education  aid in children’s development of cognitive, language, numeracy, and motor skills, which prepares them for entry into primary school….Continue Reading Early Childhood Care and Education in Punjab, Pakistan

Increased Youth Unemployment Deteriorates Societies and Hinders Economic Growth in Papua New Guinea

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Guest blog written by Ferdinand Aimatuk, Tau Hera, Pauna Kule, Rhoda Maiyeh, Obeth Singol, Slyney Tau  Our key learning throughout the 12 weeks of the Problem Driven Iteration and Adaptation (PDIA) program is the systematic process of solving complex problems. It is a new perspective of problems solving which has changed the way most of…Continue Reading Increased Youth Unemployment Deteriorates Societies and Hinders Economic Growth in Papua New Guinea

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 

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