Fall 2024 Public Affairs U6120 section 005

Politics of Policymaking: Developing Cou

Politics of Policymaking

Call Number 16394
Day & Time
Location
T 2:10pm-4:00pm
411 International Affairs Building
Day & Time
Location
R 2:10pm-4:00pm
501 International Affairs Building
Points 4
Grading Mode Standard
Approvals Required None
Instructor Rumela Sen
Type LECTURE
Method of Instruction In-Person
Course Description

Open to First-Year MPA Only. This course is an introduction to the politics of policymaking in developing countries. Public policymaking- the process by which political actors make decisions on a range of policy issues – affects nearly every aspect of our daily lives, including our access to safe air, water, food, education, and healthcare. This class examines how decision-makers in developing countries choose appropriate tools and strategies to address the persistent political, social, and economic problems affecting their citizens. The motivations, challenges, resources, and outcomes of public policymaking in developing countries often differ significantly from those in developed countries. In addition, policymakers are also embedded within their own knowledge environments, which determines how they bring systematic evidence and scientific knowledge to bear upon their understanding of social problems and their preferred solutions. This course examines how contextual factors condition processes and outcomes of policymaking in developing countries. Ultimately, public policy professionals need a conceptual foundation in identifying patterns of behavior and outcomes in policymaking alongside hands-on training in tools and analysis methods that facilitate deliberation and design, ultimately, the implementation of policymaking strategies in their specific political environments. This course provides the conceptual foundation and practical tools public policy professionals need to understand and operate in their political environment.

Web Site Vergil
Department International and Public Affairs
Enrollment 16 students (16 max) as of 4:06PM Saturday, November 2, 2024
Status Full
Subject Public Affairs
Number U6120
Section 005
Division School of International and Public Affairs
Open To SIPA
Section key 20243PUAF6120U005