3PE - Public Policy & Program Evaluation Workshop
Course Overview:
The ILR School of Cornell University, a leading school for applied social sciences in USA & Grassroots Research and Advocacy Movement (GRAAM), a Development Research and Public Policy Engagement Initiative in India, jointly presents this professional workshop. 3PE is intended to build capacity in understanding the process and methods of Program Evaluation and evidence-based policymaking. The objective is to create a professional Evaluation Community in India and design Program Evaluation systematically.
This Thirteen-day intense workshop will draw on the academic and professional expertise of Cornell University and GRAAM to provide participants with practical guidance for understanding Public Policy & Program Evaluation.
Need for 3PE:
Program evaluations are increasingly being used for diverse purposes: strategic learning, transparency and accountability, program design and policy formulation. As the demand for rigorous Policy analysis rises, it is essential to build the capacity of government policymakers, policy think tanks, policy professionals, researchers, development practitioners & Civil Society leaders. Program Evaluation has emerged as a powerful instrument for enhancing policy effectiveness in recent years. We have researchers trained in research methodologies, but minimal platforms are available to hone one skill on Program Evaluation
Key Highlights of the Course:
- Training by experienced Cornell Academicians and GRAAM’s Grassroots Research experts.
- Interactive sessions with policy experts from Niti Ayog and Senior Bureaucrats of GOI/State Govts.
- Special Lectures delivered by experts from international foundations, Academic Institutions & the Development sector.
- Hands-on training with examples/case studies on specific policies and programs.
- An Opportunity to meet & network with professionals from varied backgrounds and across the Globe.
- Early Bird offer and Scholarship opportunity for non-earning professionals (Ph.D. Scholars, students, etc.)
Workshop Objectives:
- This workshop aims at enabling Professionals to build a culture of evidence-based policymaking.
- To reflect upon the importance of including rigorous evidence in the policy decision-making process.
- To provide required skills to develop Program Evaluation.
- To appreciate the advantage of mixed methods in program evaluation.
- To learn about different methods & techniques of Program evaluation.
Learning Objectives:
- The participant should, at the end of this course, have an understanding / be able to / become aware of the following –
- To have exposure to the field of public policy
- With a high-level view of the policy cycle
- Real-life sharing of experiences from the field of policy making
- To understand the evaluation design
- To understand and deconstruct program objectives
- Develop Theory of Change or Program Logic Model
Evaluation Questions and Design
- To understand the stages in Evaluation and Techniques
- Select evaluation designs for different studies/requirements
- Break the design process into its constitutive components (approaches, tools etc.)
- Construct practical tools (questionnaires, interview guides), sample sizes etc., for data collection
- To know the practical difficulties of evaluating public programs on the ground and how to deal with them.
Who Should Attend
The program is primarily for mid-career professionals who know social science/policy research fundamentals. The Program is designed to build people in Government, Academia, Think-tanks, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) personnel and other Development Professionals.
Participants from our previous program who have benefited include those from the Govt – NGO – CSR sector, Management Consultants, Researchers pursuing their M.Phil., PhD & Postdoctoral Studies in Development Studies, Public Policy, Law, Management and the Social sciences. Participants should possess a basic understanding of Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods.