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Reducing Workforce Shortages in Maine Through Policy and Partnership 

  • Publication date December 18, 2025
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Guest Blog by Ekhlas Ahmed, IPP ’25 One of the biggest lessons I learned through the IPP course is that policy is about people. The technical aspects of problem-solving are important, but what truly moves work forward is building relationships, engaging stakeholders, and creating coalitions that keep momentum alive. I also learned the importance of finding my…Continue Reading Reducing Workforce Shortages in Maine Through Policy and Partnership 

Reducing Regional Inequality in Azerbaijan: Tackling Income and Employment Gaps Beyond Baku 

  • Publication date December 11, 2025
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Guest Blog by Shamil Shirinov, IPP ’25 When I first joined the IPP course, I thought policy implementation was mostly about having the right plan and making sure it was executed properly. That’s how I had always seen things in practice: deadlines, budgets, checklists. But over time, I came to realize that implementing public policy is less about following…Continue Reading Reducing Regional Inequality in Azerbaijan: Tackling Income and Employment Gaps Beyond Baku