Policy Analysis and Advocacy 2009

Course Code: PA
Duration: 2 weeks
Schedule: 23/03-03/04; 24/08-04/09

Course Objectives:

By the end of the course, participants will be able to influence public policy effectively for good governance and poverty reduction.

Course Content:

Advocacy/Democracy definitions, concepts and issues
Analysis of the policy-making context
Understanding public policy-making
Rights based approach to development
Internal and external accountability
Advocacy strategy planning
Advocacy tools: budget analysis, research, communication, coalition building, monitoring and evaluation
Organisational capacity building for advocacy

Target Group:

This course is designed for middle and senior level staff in civil society and other organisations interested in building their capacity for public policy advocacy.

Fee:

(incl. Tuition and full board)

Single room US$ 1220
Shared double US$ 1030