Guest blog by Bruce Byiers Several years ago, I was involved in what seemed like quite a practical, consultative – perhaps even problem-driven – project in Mozambique: to better connect their ‘plan’, their ‘budget’ and their medium-term expenditure framework. As one might expect, this entailed multiple internal meetings in the Ministry of Finance, meetings with line…Continue Reading Budgeting, planning, and economic strategy in Mozambique
Guest blog by Debra Porchia-Usher Initial Expectations I entered IPP Online Course with excitement and with the expectation that guidance would be provided to simplify the proposed ‘public policy challenge’ facing myself and my colleagues. The timing was great, as my colleagues and I had recently committed to the design and execution of a coordinated service…Continue Reading Building a coordinated service delivery model in the U.S. using PDIA
Guest blog by Adaeze Oreh When I signed up for the Harvard Kennedy School Implementing Public Policy programme, I thought I knew quite a bit about my policy challenge! I was applying to the programme basically to figure out new concepts and get new tools that would help me as Director of Planning for Nigeria’s Blood…Continue Reading Infusing fresh blood using PDIA in Nigeria’s Blood Services
Guest blog by Jones Anthony – Growth challenge: Slower economic growth compared to neighboring countries – Country/region/municipality: North Macedonia (NM) I gained a deep understanding of several key economic growth and public policy ideas from the course. The Product Space analysis is a game changer for my work on all future targeted industry strategies. Instead of…Continue Reading Economic growth strategies in North Macedonia
Guest blog by Fredrick Oluoch Odhiambo 1. What were your expectations of IPP Online when you signed up? When I expressed an interest in the Implementing Public Policy (IPP) at the Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) Program, I was not sure I would get accepted, especially during these crises around the globe, particularly the COVID-19 pandemic that…Continue Reading Debt Management Strategies in Kenya
Guest blog by Masood Ul Mulk I lead a public service organization (nonprofit) working in the northwest border regions of Pakistan, bordering Afghanistan, known for its turbulence, delivering development and humanitarian aid. The government presence is thin on the ground and service delivery in the region remains poor. Government policies change rapidly, as individuals and personalities…Continue Reading Complexities of multiple stakeholders in developing hydroelectricity in Pakistan
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
written by Matt Andrews I wrote a blog post earlier this week asking if an African country has what it takes to win soccer’s World Cup. Some people asked why I chose that topic—and especially why I took the time to write this longer paper about it! The reason is simple. I work on public policy, mostly in developing…Continue Reading African Soccer and a Country’s Capabilities to Compete
Guest blog by Gasimli Vusal “Leading Economic Growth” program gave us the know-how we can start implementing to promote economic growth in our city, region, or country at this difficult time. Staff ensured us that the more we invest, the more we will derive from the program. My country, Azerbaijan, tripled its economy during the last 15…Continue Reading Exploring economic diversification in Azerbaijan
Guest blog by Dadja Tabo My background and goals As a leader of audit and advisory assignments working in a Big 4 consulting firm, I have developed an expertise in accompanying public sector clients (ministries, central administrations, states owned companies) in different fields of public policy making, policy evaluation (SMEs & private sector, investment promotion strategy,…Continue Reading Developing the agriculture sector in Gabon
