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SUMMARY:2025 Public Policy Analysis Course
DESCRIPTION:Date : March 10-12, 2025\nVenue : La Falaise Hotel, Yaoundé-Cameroon\nRegister Now\nBackground\nThe Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) is a regional bloc comprising 11 member states within the African Union (AU). These countries face complex set of governance, socio-economic, and developmental challenges. Addressing these challenges requires the development and implementation of evidence-based public policies to drive sustainable growth. Despite the pressing need for evidence-based policies, governments and civil society organizations in the region often grapple with significant gaps in policy analysis, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement. Bridging these gaps is crucial to fostering inclusive, effective, and sustainable policymaking.\nThe African Union Agenda 2063 underscores the importance of evidence-based governance and institutional capacity building to achieve its vision of “The Africa We Want.” Aspiration 3 of Agenda 2063 explicitly calls for “an Africa of good governance, democracy, respect for human rights, justice, and the rule of law.” Similarly, the African Charter on Democracy, Elections, and Governance (ACDEG) outlines commitments to strengthen institutional frameworks and support participatory governance. The African Governance Architecture (AGA) further emphasizes the need for enhanced technical and analytical capacities to ensure policy coherence and responsiveness to regional challenges.\nAdditional research, such as the African Development Bank’s (AfDB) 2022 Report on Capacity Building for Policy Reforms in Africa, highlights the critical role of technical and relational skills in achieving policy impact. The report identifies policy gaps and weak stakeholder engagement as key barriers to effective governance across ECCAS countries. These findings align with the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) Policy Analysis Framework, which stresses the importance of data-driven policy processes in fostering sustainable development.\nIn response to these needs and in alignment with AU and global priorities, the Nkafu Policy Institute, a leading Think Tank of the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation is launching the 2025 edition of its Public Policy Analysis Course (PPAC). The program is a strategic initiative aimed to provide a structured, practical platform for building capacity among policymakers, researchers, and civil society leaders to respond to ECCAS-specific challenges. This three-day annual event will enhance technical and interpersonal competencies in policy analysis, communication, and advocacy, contributing to evidence-based policymaking and fostering collaboration among ECCAS stakeholders.\nBy addressing these regional policy gaps, the PPAC directly supports the realization of AU frameworks, particularly those outlined in Agenda 2063 and the AGA, while reinforcing ECCAS’s role in advancing good governance and sustainable development.\nObjectives\nThe PPAC aims to:\n\nBuild participants’ capacity in public policy analysis by equipping them with theoretical frameworks and practical tools.\nSupport evidence-based policymaking tailored to ECCAS-specific challenges by addressing how issues are identified, prioritized, and introduced onto the public agenda.\nDevelop participants’ communication and advocacy skills to enhance policy engagement and stakeholder management.\n\nExpected Outcomes\nBy the end of the course, participants will:\n\nEnhance Technical Proficiency: Develop skills in policy analysis, evaluation, and implementation.\nFormulate Actionable Recommendations: Learn to craft concrete and practical policy recommendations based on sound analysis.\nImprove Writing Skills: Gain expertise in producing compelling, evidence-based opinion pieces advocating for policy reform.\nDesign Advocacy Plans: Create comprehensive advocacy strategies that include clear objectives, target audiences, messages, and tactical approaches.\nMaster Advocacy Techniques: Acquire communication and advocacy skills critical for influencing policy decisions.\nStrengthen Stakeholder Engagement: Cultivate the ability to effectively engage diverse stakeholders to advance policy reforms and governance initiatives.\n\nTarget Audience\nThe course is tailored for:\n\nThink Tank Professionals: Researchers and analysts involved in public policy evaluation within ECCAS countries.\nGovernment Officials: Policymakers responsible for formulating, implementing, and assessing public policies.\nCivil Society Leaders: Advocates working on policy reform initiatives.\nDevelopment Practitioners: Professionals from international organizations focused on policy improvements.\nPrivate Sector and Media Representatives: Stakeholders engaged in public-private partnerships and policy advocacy.\n\nThe conference is limited to 25 attendees in Central Africa region comprising 04 foreign partners sponsored by the Foundation and 21 nationals selected upon payment of participation fees.\nParticipation Requirements\nParticipants are required to meet the following criteria:\n\nHave a background or active interest in public policy analysis, governance, or advocacy.\nPay the required participation fees:\n\nStudents: 20,000 XAF (or XAF 25,000 for late registrations)\nEarly-Career Researchers and Professionals: 30,000 XAF (or XAF 35,000 for late registrations)\n\n\n\nThe program will accept 25 participants:\n\n16 national participants\n9 foreign participants, sponsored by the Foundation.\n\nDetailed Course Content\nThe PPAC will include the following modules, delivered through a combination of lectures, case studies, and group exercises:\n\nIntroduction to Public Policy and the Policy Cycle\nPolicy Analysis Techniques\nPolicy Context in ECCAS Countries\nPolicy Impact and Evaluation\nIdentifying Policy Gaps\nEffective Policy Writing\nPolicy Windows and Timing\nRole of Media and Public Opinion\nStrategic Communication for Policy Advocacy\nAdvocacy Techniques\nEngaging Stakeholders in Policymaking\n\nFormat, Date, and Venue\n\nFormat: Hybrid [In-person or online via Zoom].\nDate: March 10-12, 2025 (9:00 AM to 6:00 PM daily).\nVenue: La Falaise Hotel, Yaoundé, Cameroon.\n\nEvaluation and Follow-Up\nThe evaluation process will include:\n\nPre- and post-course assessments to measure learning outcomes.\nIndividual and group assignments to evaluate practical application of concepts.\nParticipant feedback forms to improve future sessions.\n\nParticipants will remain engaged through a dedicated alumni network, quarterly virtual check-ins, and opportunities to contribute to policy discussions organized by the Nkafu Policy Institute.\nSelection Process and Timeline\nThe selection process will include the following steps:\n\nSubmission of an online application, including a motivation statement.\nReview and shortlisting of applications based on relevance and merit.\nNotification of selected participants from February 21, 2025.\n\nTimeline\n\nCall for Applications: November 27, 2025.\nApplication Deadline: February 14, 2025.\nLate Applications Deadline : March 4, 2025.\nApplication Screening: February 17 _March 5, 2025.\nFinal Selection Announcement: from February 21, 2025.\nPublic Policy Analysis Course in Yaoundé: March 10 – 12, 2025\n\nParticipation Payment\nParticipation fees cover:\n\nCertificate of participation.\nAccess to all workshop sessions.\nPrinted copies of event materials.\nMeals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner).\nAn electronic version of the final event report.\n\nPayment Process\nFees must be paid in full by February 11, 2025, via bank transfer or mobile payment. Payment details will be provided upon acceptance into the program.\nAbout the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation\nThe Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation was established to catalyze Africa’s economic transformation by focusing on social entrepreneurship, science and technology innovation, public health, and progressive policies that create economic opportunities for all. The Foundation partners with local governments, policymakers, private enterprises, civil society organizations, and development partners to expand resources available to entrepreneurs, farmers, and small business owners, improving individual livelihoods.\nAbout the Nkafu Policy Institute\n The Nkafu Policy Institute is an African think tank with a mission to provide independent, in-depth, and insightful policy recommendations that enable all Africans to prosper in free, fair, democratic, and sustainable economies. The Institute’s team of analysts, experts, and researchers works on governance and democracy, health and education, peace and security, science and technology, and economic policy.\nContacts \n Questions related to the organization of this event can be sent to:\nDr Adeline Nembot                                                   Mr.Guy-Beaudry Jengu Jengu\nSenior Policy Analyst                                                 Research Assistant \nDivision of Economic Affairs                                    Division of Governance and Democracy\nNkafu Policy Institute                                                 Nkafu Policy Institute anembot@foretiafoundation.org                                                                                bjengu@foretiafoundation.org\n \nNkafu Policy Institute\nP: (+237) 222 31 15 84 / (+237) 654 86 72 54 www.nkafu.org ( http://www.nkafu.org )\nRegister\n
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