Guest blog by Lobna Jeribi, IPP ’24 Discovering the Power of Small Steps Reflecting on my journey through the IPP program, I feel like I’ve been on a quest – not just for policy solutions but for clarity on how change actually happens. I’m no stranger to the messy realities of public policy. What the...Continue Reading Unpacking Complexity in Tunisia’s Waste Management: A Journey through PDIA| Building State Capability
Guest blog by Mekalia Paulos Aklilu, IPP ’24 The last 6 months have been truly insightful as I embarked on the ‘IPP journey’. I thought I knew sufficiently enough about public policy, but yet was keen on broadening my perspectives and reinforcing, fine-tuning and honing my expertise on the issue. IPP exceeded my expectations! It...Continue Reading Insufficient Financing for Energy Transition in Africa| Building State Capability
Guest blog by Melissa Velez, IPP ’24 The experiences and learning within the Implementing Public Policy course helped me to look deeper into the problems faced within my city, gave me a step-by-step process to work through those problems with my team, and encouraged me to reflect on my personal leadership and time management skills....Continue Reading Using Zoning to Reduce the Affordable Housing Crisis in Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S.| Building State Capability
Guest blog by Ellen Bonadio Benedetti, IPP ’24 For years, I have practiced the traditional approach of planning and control, which is crucial for supporting public agents in their daily responsibilities. However, public issues are often complex, marked by uncertainties and limited information, which can compromise the effectiveness of the planning process. The PDIA (Problem-Driven...Continue Reading Transitioning from a Planning and Control Approach to PDIA in Niteroi-RJ, Brazil| Building State Capability
Guest blog by Phengphaivanh (Susan) Sitpraxay, IPP ’24 I attended the IPP course during one of the toughest periods over 14 years of my work life as a policy maker in the central bank of Laos-the Bank of the Lao PDR. This is my first course at Harvard University, a place I have long aspired...Continue Reading Addressing Imbalanced Sectoral Credit Growth and High Inflation in the Lao PDR| Building State Capability
written by Mannat Singh Over the past six years BSC has trained 382 practitioners in 81 countries through its flagship 6-month Implementing Public Policy (IPP) executive program. The program was created to equip policymakers around the world with multiple tools to solve today’s complex public problems. A key component of the program is the IPP...Continue Reading Building Momentum Among PDIA Practitioners in the MENA Region| Building State Capability
