Comparative and International Public Policy

The course is an introduction to the study of comparative public policy analysis. It aims at providing a comprehensive understanding of the processes of policy change, and governance reforms. It covers the major concepts and theories of public policy and explores how to combine their insights when seeking to explain the policy process, the interests of actors and decision-makers.

-Knowledge and understanding of the political processes of democratic reform and the cycle of public policies (policy cycle and policy making).

-Ability to understand and critically evaluate the functioning of the main political institutions and their role in the policy making process (governments, parliaments, public administration).

-Application of knowledge and understanding of the political science tools to some cases of policy-making in specific policy sectors and areas (health care and education)

-Effective presentation and articulation of ideas through class presentations, discussion groups,and other training activities as required by the course teachers.