About Course

The course starts with an introduction to key concepts for the understanding of public policy and policy-making processes. Attendees will then be exposed to an overview of the most widely used theoretical frameworks in policy process research such as the Multiple Streams Framework (MSF), the Advocacy Coalition Framework (ACF), and the Narrative Policy Framework (NPF). Special attention will be paid to narrative policy analysis and its empirical applications.
The course includes practical exercises, and reflection time allowing attendees to practice the analytical lenses discussed during the course.

Status: MFHEA Accredited             Qualification Type: Award

ECTS: 2                                               Duration: 3 Hours

Mode of delivery/attendance: Online

Hours of total learning: 3 hours 

Language of instruction: English, French or Arabic

Modes of teaching

  • Interactive Lecture
  • Plenary discussions and Q/A
  • Practical exercises
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What Will You Learn?

  • Summarize the most established theories of the policy process and their application in real-world settings
  • Analyse and understand the complex set of elements constituting the process of public policy-making
  • Understand narrative policy analysis and its significance to migration policy research and practice

Course Content

Day 1

  • Introduction to Policy Process
  • Applied Policy Process Theories