Course description

INTRODUCTION

Effective policy development and sound legislative processes are fundamental to good governance, public accountability, and national progress. Policymakers, legislative staff, and government executives play a crucial role in crafting policies and enacting laws that address national challenges, promote citizen welfare, and align with international standards.

This international conference offers a comprehensive guide to the art and science of policy formulation, legislative drafting, stakeholder engagement, and lawmaking processes. It will address the evolving dynamics of inclusive governance, evidence-based policymaking, and legal harmonization in a complex policy environment.

Participants will gain in-depth exposure to global best practices in policy cycle management, bill drafting, parliamentary procedures, policy monitoring, and legal reforms. Whether you are in the executive or legislative arm, this course is designed to strengthen your capacity to influence and guide policies that lead to sustainable development.

By the end of this conference, participants will be able to:

• Understand the full policy cycle: agenda setting, formulation, implementation, and evaluation
• Acquire skills for drafting effective policies and legislation
• Strengthen knowledge of legislative procedures and parliamentary rules
• Learn strategies for inclusive stakeholder consultation and engagement
• Identify mechanisms for policy review, harmonization, and compliance
• Explore global case studies and models of impactful policymaking

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

• Members of Parliament and Legislative Aides
• Policy Analysts and Advisors
• Senior Government Officials and Permanent Secretaries
• Legal Officers and Law Reform Experts
• Heads of Departments and Directors in Ministries
• Research Officers and Government Think Tanks

Civil Society Leaders and NGO Program Managers

What will i learn?

• Understand the full policy cycle: agenda setting, formulation, implementation, and evaluation
• Acquire skills for drafting effective policies and legislation
• Strengthen knowledge of legislative procedures and parliamentary rules
• Learn strategies for inclusive stakeholder consultation and engagement
• Identify mechanisms for policy review, harmonization, and compliance

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