学术界参与公共政策的工具

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课程概况

As public policies become increasingly complex and technical in nature there is a clear need for scientifically informed solutions to major public policy challenges. However, most researchers do not have the training to effectively engage with policymakers.
This short course will provide an essential introduction to the policymaking process through the lens of the U.S. federal government, while providing specific steps researchers can take to engage policy stakeholders and articulate the policy implications of their work. Specifically, it will focus on:

Understanding the complex public policy ecosystem, its many stakeholders, and the role research and evidence play in the creation of public policy,
Strategies for informing the policymaking community with research results,
Developing a pitch for policy audiences, and
The importance of building two-way dialogues with policymakers

课程大纲

Section I: Overview

Introduction to the course
Ten mistakes scholars make when engaging with policymakers

Section II: The Policy Community

The public policy ecosystem
The Executive Branch
Congress
Congressional 'Asks'
Other Policy Stakeholders

Section III: Strategies for Engagement

Identifying and Prioritizing Stakeholders
Assessing Policy Windows

Section IV: Tactics

Developing a Pitch
Building Relationships with Policymakers
Interview with Professor Lydia Bourouiba

Section V: The Policy Lab

The Policy Lab at the Center for International Studies: A model for enhancing academic engagement in public policy

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