
Policy Development & Analysis in the Public Sector Training Program – Kigali, Rwanda (10 Days)
Date and Time
Date: Sep 22-3rd Oct, 2025, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Venue
Kigali, Rwanda.
Overview
This 10-day program provides public sector professionals with the skills to design, analyze, implement, and evaluate effective public policies. It equips participants with frameworks for evidence-based policy development, practical tools for policy analysis, and strategies for ensuring inclusive and participatory policymaking.
The course emphasizes real-world case studies, simulations, and practical exercises drawn from Rwanda, Africa, and global contexts, enabling participants to connect theory to practice and strengthen their policymaking capacity.
Learning Objectives
Training Objectives
By the end of the program, participants will be able to:
1. Understand the policy cycle and the role of public policy in governance.
2. Apply tools and methods for policy analysis and evidence-based decision-making.
3. Design policies that are inclusive, ethical, and aligned with national development agendas.
4. Integrate stakeholder participation and consultation in policy processes.
5. Conduct cost-benefit and impact analysis of policy options.
6. Strengthen monitoring, evaluation, and learning for policy effectiveness.
7. Use comparative and global policy experiences to improve local governance.
8. Anticipate future policy challenges such as digital governance, sustainability, and global integration.
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Training Benefits
• Practical knowledge of policy design, formulation, and implementation.
• Improved analytical skills for policy evaluation and decision-making.
• Ability to align policies with SDGs, Vision 2050, and national priorities.
• Enhanced capacity to engage stakeholders and build consensus.
• Tools to assess policy impact, effectiveness, and efficiency.
• Strengthened governance, accountability, and citizen-centered approaches.
• Exposure to global best practices and comparative policy studies.
Who Should Attend
- • Senior and Middle-Level Government Officials
- • Policy Analysts and Advisors
- • Legislators and Parliamentary Researchers
- • Directors and Heads of Departments in Ministries & Agencies
- • Public Sector Program and Project Managers
- • NGO/CSO Leaders working in advocacy and policy influence
- • Development Partners, Donor Representatives, and Consultants
- • Academics and Researchers in Public Policy and Governance
Workshop Outline / Modules
Day 1 – Foundations of Public Policy
1. Introduction to Public Policy
o Definition, purpose, and scope
o Public vs. private sector policy differences
o Role of policy in governance and development
2. The Policy Cycle Framework
o Stages: agenda-setting, formulation, adoption, implementation, evaluation
o Key actors in the policy cycle
o Policy cycle in the Rwandan and African context
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Day 2 – Policy Environment & Agenda Setting
3. Political, Economic, and Social Context of Policy
o Influence of politics and institutions on policy
o Economic drivers of policy decisions
o Social and cultural factors shaping policy priorities
4. Agenda Setting & Problem Identification
o Defining public problems
o Who sets the agenda? Media, citizens, and elites
o Prioritization of policy issues
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Day 3 – Policy Design & Formulation
5. Principles of Policy Design
o Policy goals, objectives, and instruments
o Options development and feasibility analysis
o Policy coherence and alignment with development plans
6. Evidence-Based Policy Formulation
o Role of research, data, and knowledge management
o Tools for evidence gathering (surveys, reports, stakeholder input)
o Avoiding policy failures through evidence integration
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Day 4 – Policy Analysis Tools I
7. Qualitative Approaches to Policy Analysis
o Case study analysis
o Stakeholder mapping
o Political feasibility analysis
8. Quantitative Approaches to Policy Analysis
o Cost-benefit and cost-effectiveness analysis
o Economic modeling in policy analysis
o Basic statistical tools for policy
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Day 5 – Policy Analysis Tools II
9. Impact Assessment of Policies
o Environmental and social impact assessments (ESIA)
o Distributional effects and equity analysis
o Measuring short-term vs. long-term impacts
10. Comparative Policy Analysis
• Lessons from international best practices
• Benchmarking against global standards
• Adapting policies to local contexts
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Day 6 – Policy Implementation
11. Policy Implementation Frameworks
• Translating policy into programs and projects
• Role of ministries, agencies, and local governments
• Barriers to effective implementation
12. Institutional & Governance Dimensions of Policy
• Coordination across agencies
• Decentralization and local government roles
• Intergovernmental relations
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Day 7 – Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL)
13. Monitoring & Evaluation of Policy
• Integrating M&E into policy cycles
• Policy performance indicators
• Building feedback loops for adaptive learning
14. Policy Effectiveness & Accountability
• Accountability mechanisms (audits, citizen oversight)
• Linking performance results to policy adjustments
• Policy failure vs. policy success
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Day 8 – Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
15. Stakeholder Participation in Policymaking
• Public consultations and participatory policy models
• Role of civil society, private sector, and citizens
• Consensus building and coalition formation
16. Policy Communication & Advocacy
• Communicating policies effectively
• Using media and digital platforms
• Advocacy strategies for policy influence
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Day 9 – Contemporary Policy Challenges
17. Digital Governance & Policy Innovation
• E-government policies
• Data-driven and AI-enabled policy approaches
• Innovation labs in public policy
18. Sustainability & Global Policy Agendas
• Policies for climate change, environment, and SDGs
• Inclusive policies for gender, youth, and marginalized groups
• Regional and global policy cooperation (AU, EAC, UN)
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Day 10 – Future of Public Policy
19. Crisis & Resilience Policy Design
• Policymaking during emergencies (pandemics, disasters, conflicts)
• Building adaptive and resilient policies
• Scenario planning and foresight
20. Future Trends in Public Sector Policy
• The role of technology in shaping future policies
• Ethical dimensions of future policymaking
• Building a new generation of policy leaders
Facilitator
Global Leadership Institute Certified Trainers
Investment / Fees
- Standard Fee: USD 1890 per participant
- Group Discount:(3+ participants)- 10% off the standard fee
- Includes training materials, lunch, tea/coffee breaks, and certificate.
Registration Deadline
Sep 20,2025
How to Register
- Register here: https://www.leadership.rw/register/ or click “Register/Apply to Attend”.
- Then, payment details will be shown/visible & automatically emailed to you.
- Once payment is received, you’ll get a confirmation & pre-read pack 1 week before the workshop.
- Need help? Email: info@leadership.rw Call +250 738 713 619, +254 722 223084 (9 AM–5 PM EAT).