INTRODUCTION

Effective policy development and sound legislative processes are fundamental to good governance, public accountability, and national progress. Policymakers, legislative staff, and government executives play a crucial role in crafting policies and enacting laws that address national challenges, promote citizen welfare, and align with international standards.

This international conference offers a comprehensive guide to the art and science of policy formulation, legislative drafting, stakeholder engagement, and lawmaking processes. It will address the evolving dynamics of inclusive governance, evidence-based policymaking, and legal harmonization in a complex policy environment.

Participants will gain in-depth exposure to global best practices in policy cycle management, bill drafting, parliamentary procedures, policy monitoring, and legal reforms. Whether you are in the executive or legislative arm, this course is designed to strengthen your capacity to influence and guide policies that lead to sustainable development.

By the end of this conference, participants will be able to:

• Understand the full policy cycle: agenda setting, formulation, implementation, and evaluation
• Acquire skills for drafting effective policies and legislation
• Strengthen knowledge of legislative procedures and parliamentary rules
• Learn strategies for inclusive stakeholder consultation and engagement
• Identify mechanisms for policy review, harmonization, and compliance
• Explore global case studies and models of impactful policymaking

COURSE MODULES:

Module 1: Fundamentals of Policy Development

• The policy cycle: Conceptual foundations and stages
• Identifying policy problems and setting the agenda
• Tools for policy research and evidence gathering
• Types of public policy and policy instruments

Module 2: Legislative Process and Law-Making Procedures

• Structure and functions of the legislature
• Steps in drafting and enacting legislation
• Roles of committees, floor debates, and public hearings
• Differences between bills, motions, amendments, and acts

Module 3: Effective Policy Drafting and Legal Frameworks

• Components of a good policy document
• Writing policies that align with legal and constitutional mandates
• Harmonizing new laws with existing regulations
• International legal instruments and their domestic integration

Module 4: Stakeholder Engagement and Policy Advocacy

• Techniques for inclusive stakeholder consultation
• Engaging civil society, private sector, and development partners
• Advocacy and lobbying in legislative processes
• Building consensus for policy and legal reforms

Module 5: Monitoring, Evaluation & Policy Review Mechanisms

• Tracking policy implementation outcomes
• Key performance indicators (KPIs) for public policy
• Institutionalizing policy review and feedback loops
• Innovations in policy governance and digital policy tools

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

• Members of Parliament and Legislative Aides
• Policy Analysts and Advisors
• Senior Government Officials and Permanent Secretaries
• Legal Officers and Law Reform Experts
• Heads of Departments and Directors in Ministries
• Research Officers and Government Think Tanks

Civil Society Leaders and NGO Program Managers

What will i learn?

• Understand the full policy cycle: agenda setting, formulation, implementation, and evaluation
• Acquire skills for drafting effective policies and legislation
• Strengthen knowledge of legislative procedures and parliamentary rules
• Learn strategies for inclusive stakeholder consultation and engagement
• Identify mechanisms for policy review, harmonization, and compliance

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