Post Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Development and Public Policy

Introduction to Development

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• Economic Development

• Social Development

• Human Development

• Sustainable Development

• Development studies theory and practice  

• International Development Cooperation  

Introduction to Sustainable Development and SDG Goals

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• Focus on Agenda 2030 

• Focus 17 SDG Goals

Introduction to Public Policy

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• Public Policy Theory and Practice

• Why What and How of Public Policy?

• Social Policies 

• Economic Policies

• Law and Public Policy

• Economics and public policies

• Public Finance and Budget accountability

 Introduction to Governance

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• Understanding the Constitution 

• National Governance 

• State/provincial Governance 

• Local Governance 

• Global Governance 

• Role of Civil Society 

• Role of Private Sector  

• Human Rights: UDHR, Conventions, Systems, and Instruments  

• Systems of governance 

• Legislature, Executive and Judiciary 

• Understanding Bureaucracy 

• Accountability and Transparency

Public Policy Advocacy

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• Public Policy Advocacy: Theory and practices 

• Media Advocacy 

• New Media and social media advocacy 

• Strategic planning 

• Campaign strategies 

Data Science and Public Policy

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• Introduction to Data Science

• Application of Data Science in Public Policy

• Hypothesis testing

• Randomised Control Trial

• Evidence-based policymaking

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Introduction to Research Methodology

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• Definition of Research

• Importance of Research Methodology

• How to prepare a research paper 

Careers Options

• Career options in the development sector, public policy, public health, human rights at the national or international levels  

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Note: The above-mentioned curriculum is indicative. Detailed syllabus and course modules will be shared with selected candidates later.

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