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Mastering Public Policy for Sustainability

ONE YEAR DIPLOMA (Face-to-Face and Online) REGISTER

Part One (Concepts, methodologies and policy formulation) 4 Months
Part Two (Industry and practice) 4 Months
Part Three (Global experiences, lessons learned and countries-specific cases) 4 Months

Certificate of Completion from Queen Mary University of London

The Diploma has been designed to introduce a variety of fundamental perspectives on public policy analysis and formulation to achieve the United Nations (2015) Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Diploma aims to discuss and explore the various approaches and different ways (in different countries) that can contribute to policy analysis, formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.

This Diploma will critically address the question of how countries can achieve the 17 SDGs of the 2030 Agenda and to provoke forward thinking on developing new methods and approaches to suit the challenges and opportunities of this new era of digital revolution particularly post Covid-19 global pandemic. These new approaches call for actions to create different appropriate ways of doing things and of doing new things that will be essential to solve our future problems and help in the implementation of the 17 SDGs of the 2030 Agenda. Systematic search for opportunities is important for helping to ameliorate the many problems facing countries. We must therefore produce, consume and organise ourselves differently.

This integrative Diploma aims to develop a deeper understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects to public policy and executive leadership, and to develop the essential skills and competencies necessary to plan, monitor and formulate public policy. Executive leadership in 21st Century at all levels is becoming increasingly dynamic and complex. The course aims to discuss and explore the various approaches and different ways that can contribute to policy analysis, formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation. It will also provoke forward thinking on developing new methods and approaches to suit the challenges and opportunities of this new era of digital revolution. The course will therefore help participants to understand how the policy process works and develop the skills required to provide practical policy advice to relevant stakeholders.

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Queen Mary University, London, England EC1M 6BE, United Kingdom

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Europe
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To register/enquire about this course and all our various comprehensive list of courses and workshops, please contact us (admin@wasd.org.uk) and if you have any question and/or if you would like to request a training workshop/program not listed in our portfolio please contact our training coordinator Janet Snow at: janet.snow@wasd.org.uk.

Registration and Fees

Included in the Diploma fee, the following learning materials will be provided:

Admission to all sessions.
All overhead slides (PDF).
Case studies (print and video).
Copy of one volume of World Sustainable Development Outlook book series.
Certificate from Queen Mary University of London and WASD.

What will you learn

According to the J I U 2019 report titled “Strengthening the policy research uptake in service of the 2030 Agenda for sustainable development”, achieving the 17 SDGs of the 2030 Agenda requires evidence-based policies and planning at every level; therefore, the programme will also include substantial components on evidence-based research and policy planning.

Moreover, the Diploma will also examine the role of the private sector together with the public sector (please refer to the United Nations Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) 2018 report on the Role of Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) in the Implementation of Agenda 2030 for more details and recommendations). Both the public and private sector organisations are confronted by environmental factors such as economic, political, sociological, technological, and legal challenges. The need for leaders at all levels to successfully meet these challenges requires a comprehensive appreciation and understanding of their roles, goals and the expected competencies.

More importantly, J I U 2016 report “Knowledge Management in the United nations Sytem“, identified the important contribution of Knowledge Management (KM) to the implementation of the new holistic and collaborative approach on which the 2030 Agenda is based. JIU argued that knowledge can be the most natural integrative factor system-wide and for all the stakeholders in the implementation of the 2030 Agenda.

Understanding the 17 SDGs, targets and indicators.
Discuss the challenges governments face in the implementation of the various SDGs.
Acquire the essential knowledge and relevant social science concepts and theories required for any public policy formulation to implement the SDGs.
Learn how to formulate public policies for the implementation of SDGs and how are policies for overall 2030 Agenda is made.
Find new ways of thinking and problem-solving including working and influencing dynamics in organisations, effective team and networks development.
During the programme, senior executives and high potential leaders from all over the world will discover new dimensions in leadership and management practices and help them lead their organisations/countries initiatives to implement the SDGs.
Develop the skills required to define and critically analyse policy problems, articulate decision-making criteria and propose and evaluate alternative policy solutions.
Learn how to manage various public policy initiatives using a unique Digital Program Delivery to ensure digitally enabled transformation for your organisation.
During the course, participants will discover new dimensions in leadership and management practices to help them lead their organisations public policy initiatives.

Program Structure

The Diploma will be facilitated by the best experts from all over the world to provide participants within the public and private sectors worldwide with the best scientific and management solutions to implement effective public policy in their organisations to achieve 17 SDGs of the 2030 Agenda.
There will be an activity or set of activities for each session. These will be designed to help you engage with the introduction to the theories explored within the course.
Your tutor will be on hand to guide you through the course and will expect you to bring personal experience and reflection on the topics covered.
Group work will be required for participants to engage in the course. Such activity allows participants to embed the new knowledge within their experience through active discussion and challenge.

Abbreviations

AI:        Artificial Intelligence
DCs:    Developing Countries
DT:       Digitally Transformation
DS:       Data Science
FDI:      Foreign Direct Investment
KM:      Knowledge Management
SD:       Sustainable Development
SDGs: Sustainable Development Goals
SMEs: Small and Medium Enterprises
TT:       Technology Transfer
UN:      United Nations

Module (1) 30 Hours

Introduction to the course and the organisation
Understand SD
Challenges governments face in the implementation of SDGs post Covid-19

Module (2) 30 Hours

What is the UN system?
The UN Global Compact and the engagement of non-state actors
Agenda 2030 and previous global agendas

Module (3) 30 Hours

Understanding the UN 17 SDGs
SDGs targets, indicators and data
National reporting: where are we now!

Module (4) 30 Hours

Global developments in FDI and TT
Entrepreneurship and SMEs - dynamic growth processes
UN Report "The UN System – Private Sector Partnership Arrangements in the Context of the 2030 Agenda"

Module (5) 30 Hours

Introduction to policy and public policy
Policy making process: problems analysis and setting the agenda
UN Report "Strengthening the policy research uptake in service of the UN Agenda 2030 for SD"

Module (6) 30 Hours

Science, technology and innovation policy
National policies and strategies for knowledge-based economy
UN Report "KM in the UN system"

Module (7) 30 Hours

Introduction to AI
Role of AI to achieve SDGs and future insights
UN Report "UN policies and platforms in support of learning: towards more coherence, coordination and convergence"

Module (8) 30 Hours

Introduction to DT
Technologies and Processes of DT and the impact on SD
UN Reports "Blockchain applications in the UN system: towards a state of readiness" and "Managing cloud computing services in the UN system"

Module (9) 30 Hours

Policy implementation
Managing change and transformation process
Strategic management and planning

Module (10) 30 Hours

Energy and sustainability policies
Challenges of sustainable electrification in DCs
UN Report "Climate change and COP"

Module (11) 30 Hours

Health and wellbeing for SD
Critical role of healthcare in achieving Agenda 2030 and SDGs?
Policies and planning in healthcare

Module (12) 30 Hours

Gender equality for sustainability
Understanding the role of women in influential leadership positions.
Policies for women empowerment

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Target Participants

The Diploma covers materials for all levels from supervisory through to senior level.
Government officials: minsters, undersecretaries, directors, etc.
Private sector: CEOs, managers and directors responsible for transformation, project, programme, performance, excellence, knowledge, innovation or change management.
Experienced managers who have significant futures oriented management responsibilities, and who are interested in reflecting on their own experience and discovering new ideas.
Academics including vice chancellors, deans, heads of departments, researchers and students who are interested in leadership and in being part of an engaging educational experience that explore the challenges and opportunities that face organizations.
Youth, NGOs (voluntary) and civil society groups (public).
Professionals, SMEs, Start-ups and other stakeholders.

Benefits for Employers

Understand evolving international requirements for achieving the 17 SDGs of the 2030 Agenda and systematic approach to policy analysis and formulation.
Describe the nature, significance and characteristics of each stage of the policy process (i.e. agenda setting, formulation, adoption, implementation and evaluation) and explain the various influences on each stage.
The opportunity for employers to showcase their role in different stages and levels during the process of policy formulation.
After completion of the Diploma, participants (supported by their tutor) will be required to write a report describing what they have learnt and what is particularly relevant to their employers. They will be given the choice to focus on one single perspective or to build a hybrid model that will help their employers to achieve their strategic and tactical goals. This will help reassure the employers of the benefits of the programme and help consolidate managers’ understanding.

Mastering Public Policy for Sustainability Diploma

Overview

Related Sustainable Development Goals

Related Courses

Location

Country/Regions

Social Networks

Contact Us

Registration and Fees

What will you learn

Program Structure

Target Participants

Benefits for Employers

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