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Applying PDIA to Land Conflicts in Uganda

Rural Uganda land use

Guest blog by Smith T. Matsiko, IPP ’23 This article gives a practical application of Problem Driven Iterative Adaptation (PDIA) on the implementation challenge of deconflicting land in Uganda, providing the progress made and insights about the problem of land conflicts in Uganda as well as key lessons learnt from SLAAC policy intervention.  Further insights…Continue Reading Applying PDIA to Land Conflicts in Uganda

PDIA Toolkit Available in Arabic!

Arabic PDIA toolkit cover

We are excited to see the PDIA methodology being utilized and adapted in many countries around the world. In an effort to continue making our tools and materials more accessible, we have translated our PDIA Toolkit into other languages including French, German, Indonesian, Khmer, Portuguese, and Spanish. We are delighted to announce the PDIA Toolkit…Continue Reading PDIA Toolkit Available in Arabic!

Lack of Monitoring and Reporting on the Capital Investment Budget in Papua New Guinea

PNG participants collaborating

Guest blog by Langa Kopio, Herry Mek, Frank Awape, Linson Karu, Joe Willie   Over the past 7 weeks our team has been working on our problem statement, which is the ‘Lack of Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting on the Capital Investment Budget (CIB) in Papua New Guinea’. We started off with the lack of governance in…Continue Reading Lack of Monitoring and Reporting on the Capital Investment Budget in Papua New Guinea

Death and Taxes in Papua New Guinea 

Group photo

Guest blog written by Minnie Banimbi, Salome Delabu, Michelle Fimaimba, Cieran Kelly, Eunice Takendu  Embarking on a journey through the PDIA course, we discovered a rich tapestry of skills crucial for effective problem-solving. We focused on the essentials of collective action, including teamwork, the clear articulation and deconstruction of problems, action facilitation and authorization, and…Continue Reading Death and Taxes in Papua New Guinea 

Navigating the Waters of Education Reform: A Reflection on Implementing Public Policy 

Guest blog by Georgia Hachem, IPP’23 Embarking on the journey of Harvard’s Implementing Public Policy (IPP) course has been a transformative experience, particularly as I delved into the complex realm of education reform. Over the course of numerous assignments and hands-on experiences, I encountered both challenges and revelations that have significantly shaped my understanding of…Continue Reading Navigating the Waters of Education Reform: A Reflection on Implementing Public Policy 

Second Chances for Indiana: Key Learnings and Insights

A person behind bars

Guest blog by Andrea Cuellar, Fabio Ostermann, Nanditha Menon As a team working on the problem of high recidivism in Marion County, Indiana, we have been through an enriching journey utilizing the Problem-Driven Iterative Adaptation (PDIA) framework. This course has broadened our understanding and provided valuable insights into tackling this complex issue, using coherent small…Continue Reading Second Chances for Indiana: Key Learnings and Insights