Foundations
Theme: Public Policy, Research Paradigms, Design
Topics: Concepts, ethics, case studies, proposal writing
public policy research methodology
Target Audience
- Early to mid-career professionals
- Graduate and postgraduate students
- Those interested in public policy, governance, and development
Course Objective
- Understand public policy research frameworks
- Analyze and design policy research projects
- Use qualitative & quantitative research tools
- Field immersion with PRIs
- Write and present research findings
Weekly Curriculum
Methods
Theme: Qual + Quant tools, Software use
Topics: Interviews, surveys, SPSS, NVivo, tool design
Field Immersion
Theme: Real-world data collection
Topics: PRI engagement, community interviews, pilot FGDs
Analysis & Dissemination
Theme: Making sense of field data
Topics: Data cleaning, visualization, policy reporting
teaching pedagogy
- Interactive classroom sessions
- Hands-on workshops
- Case studies (India & Global)
- Field visits to rural settings
- Guest lectures & mentorship
Group activities
field immersion
Real engagement with Panchayati Raj InstitutionsVisits to Dehradun & Sirmaur villages
- Interviews with officials, SHG groups, and locals
- Maintain journals, collect field data
resources & support
- Tools: SPSS, NVivo,
- Stay + Meals + Transport
- Reading kits & handouts
- Faculty: Public policy Researchers
- Guest speakers: Development Professionals
evaluation & certification
- Participation – 20 Marks
- Assignments – 30 Marks
- Field Report – 30 Mark
- Final Presentation – 20 Marks
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