Design and Evaluation of Development Policies

Knowledge and comprehension of the main theoretical approaches and tools to analize and evaluate the human development processes and their main actors, in all the steps of the policy, program and project cycle management: agenda setting (identification), formulation, decision making, implementation, monitoring and evaluation. Capacity to understand and elaborate on the theoretical links with other disciplines and research areas that are relevant for development policies. Basic knowledge and ability to apply main methodologies and operational tools for the Project Cycle Management, especially in the sector of international cooperation for development.

Capacity of analysing, selecting and using the project design and evaluation tools promoted by public cooperation agencies and NGOs.