Planning and public policy are the bedrock of a well-informed and goal-oriented society. They are the guiding principles that enable governments and institutions to envision a brighter future, make informed decisions, and allocate resources effectively.

Sambodhi recognizes the pivotal role of training and the right skills in translating policies into impactful actions. To this end, Sambodhi is conducting training sessions in Meghalaya to help government officials navigate the intricate landscape of public policy and planning. The modules that are covered in this section are:

• The Uniqueness of North-East India: Society, Culture, and Politics in the Context of Public Administration
• Urban and Regional Planning in India: Experiences and the Future Directions
• Governance and Law
• Public Finance: What We Must Know
• Gender, Gender Budgeting, and Inclusive Public Policy
• Policy Analysis

Policy Analysis using Bardach Framework

This course will use a simulation exercise where the participants will go through all the steps of policy analysis to solve a problem which will be shared by the facilitator in advance. The facilitator will use Bardach’s 8-fold path of policy analysis, which is the most prominent policy analysis framework globally, to conduct the simulation exercise.