Public Policy Development Course in Dubai

Developing Evidence-Based, Coherent, and Responsive Public Policy

Public policy shapes how governments and institutions respond to economic, social, environmental, and institutional challenges. Developing effective policy requires more than identifying a problem; it involves analysing evidence, evaluating options, understanding legal and governance contexts, engaging relevant stakeholders, and translating decisions into practical implementation.

The Public Policy Development course provides participants with a structured understanding of the complete policy-making cycle, from agenda setting and policy formulation through decision-making, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation. Participants explore policy instruments, sector-specific considerations, stakeholder engagement, policy communication, and the factors that influence policy choices.

The programme also examines how policies operate across local, regional, and national levels of governance. Through practical exercises and case studies, participants strengthen their ability to analyse policy challenges, prepare evidence-based proposals, engage stakeholders, and contribute effectively to coherent and well-informed policy development.

You'll Learn How To

• Understand the meaning, purpose, and scope of public policy.
• Identify and define public policy problems.
• Apply the stages of the policy-making cycle.
• Recognise the characteristics of effective public policy.
• Evaluate different policy instruments and approaches.
• Analyse legal, political, social, and institutional factors affecting policy.
• Understand how context and public opinion can shape policy development.
• Examine policy challenges across different sectors.
• Map policy decision-making pathways and institutional responsibilities.
• Prepare clear and evidence-based policy proposals.
• Communicate policy ideas effectively to relevant decision-makers.
• Identify and analyse policy stakeholders.
• Develop structured stakeholder engagement approaches.
• Present evidence and recommendations clearly.
• Understand policy responsibilities across different levels of government.
• Develop approaches that support policy coherence across governance levels.
• Apply monitoring and evaluation principles to public policy.
• Use policy analysis to support continuous improvement.