Guest blog by Busikazi Futshane My expectations of IPP I enrolled in Implementing Public Policy programme because I since learned that I am dealing with a complex policy challenge. My interest was to understand how to deal with uncertainty and unknown factors in policy implementation. I wanted new insights, tools to ease bottle necks, and ways…Continue Reading A Journey of Inward Looking and Quick Wins in South Africa
Guest blog by Laura Draski When I first applied to be part of the Implementing Public Policy cohort, I expected to learn much about various techniques, tools and theories used in implementing policy. About the nuts and bolts of how to design and create policy that can be implemented. About how to manage a process of…Continue Reading Examining options for food and drug supply safety in the U.S. in response to pandemic restrictions
Guest blog by Marcio Paes-Barreto When I got my first job in the field of economic development I started reading everything I could about it. I started noticing a stark difference in the rationale and methodologies proposed by the books I was reading. After a while it was possible for me to separate what I…Continue Reading Analyzing Wyoming’s economic growth process and challenges using LEG tools
Guest blog by Joel Curado This 6-month journey in Harvard’s IPP course has been unique and fantastic. Unique by the breadth and depth of knowledge that was shared in class and the richness that each team member brought into the group with their own perspectives, local work and culture as fantastic with regards to seeing challenges…Continue Reading Leveraging technology to connect citizens in Switzerland with city officials
Guest blog by Sehyeon Baek 1. What were your expectations of IPP Online when you signed up? I have been working in the private sector as well as the public sector back and forth for quite some time. In 2015, I was recruited by one of the Korean government agencies for the innovation and startups support….Continue Reading When well formulated policies meet implementation roadblocks in Bangladesh and Vietnam
Guest blog by Raphaelle Aubert When I signed up for this course, I was eager to learn more about public policy, which is a field I would like to gain more exposure to within the World Bank Group and as I keep building a career in development. Thanks to this learning journey, I feel much more…Continue Reading Aligning post pandemic priorities
Guest blog by Tapasya Obhrai Nair The journey through the IPP course has been like the pilgrims’ progress. Every stop has given some insight and revelation and shown the path to the next stop or destination. I signed up for this course to learn from other practitioners of public policy about their experiences and the alternative…Continue Reading The survival of Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in India using PDIA
Guest blog by Ben Wehmeier What were your expectations of IPP Online when you signed up? As I made the decision, there were two primary reasons I looked to sign up. The first was the goal for professional development. My main focus in my early career and formal education had really been on legal analysis and…Continue Reading A reflection on changing policy process to PDIA methodology
Guest blog by Ryan Yetzer When I signed up for this course, I really didn’t know what to expect. One minute I was offered this amazing opportunity by our Mayor, and the next minute I’m receiving e-mails and course materials from the Harvard Kennedy School. I was excited for the experience, but certainly nervous as well….Continue Reading Slowing the rate of sprawl development in the U.S. using PDIA
Guest blog by Tabia Princewill As a Special Assistant to the Speaker of the House of Representatives in Nigeria, I have experience working in a large, complex bureaucracy and I decided to take this course to learn how to deliver results within a space where state capability has been weakened over the years and where competing…Continue Reading Embracing flexibility to untangle longstanding policy issues in Nigeria
