ADVANCED POLICY DESIGN: ROBUST POLICY-MAKING IN UNCERTAIN TIMES

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Date

20 - 23 April 2026 (4 DAYS)

09:00AM - 05:00PM

Preferential Rate

SGD 4,720.00

(Standard fees SGD 5,900.00)

Alumni and Early Bird Registration

Group Registration

3 + 1

Register three participants and receive one complimentary place.

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

This course explores the complexities of policy design, equipping participants with theoretical insights and practical skills to develop effective policies amid socio-economic and political challenges. It emphasizes navigating the political nature of policy problems, selecting appropriate instruments, and integrating evaluation throughout the process to ensure adaptability and impact. Participants will engage in discussions and hands-on activities to approach policy design as both a framework and a practical tool for achieving governance objectives.

This programme is run in partnership with the International Public Policy Association (IPPA), a global scholarly organization dedicated to advancing public policy through research and international collaboration.

Early Bird Registration Fee

SGD 4,720.00* + prevailing GST

*Valid for registrations received by 23 February 2026.

(U.P. SGD SGD 5,900.00 + prevailing GST)

NUS and LKYSPP Registration Fee

SGD 4,720.00* + prevailing GST

Applicable to NUS and LKYSPP alumni, and past LKYSPP Executive Education participants.

Group Registration Fee

(3+1)

For every three participants from the same organisation, the fourth participant may attend the programme at no additional fee.

*Fee includes lunch, refreshments, and learning support materials.

KEY TOPICS

Advanced Theoretical Knowledge: Equip participants with the language and concepts to view policy design as a strategic, politically shaped process.
Develop Strategic Awareness: Enable participants to assess their realistic policy options within political and institutional constraints.
Enhance Design Capabilities: Provide tools to create adaptable policy solutions that remain effective amid change.
Strengthen Instrumental Literacy: Build skills to select and combine policy instruments suited to specific problems and contexts.
Build Policy Capacities for Robustness: Strengthen teams’ analytical, operational, and political abilities to deliver ambitious yet practical policies.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Critical Policy Analysis

Develop the skills to critically assess complex policy issues and propose well-informed responses.

Capacity Building for Policy Design

Identify and evaluate the analytical, operational, and political capacities essential for effective policy design.

Real-World Policy Application

Apply policy design principles to real-world situations, adapting strategies to different governance systems, crises, and socio-economic or cultural contexts.

Integrating Evaluation

Incorporate evaluative frameworks throughout the policy design process to enhance effectiveness and adaptability.

Policymaker’s Role and Influence

Reflect on the role of policymakers in shaping policy outcomes, focusing on problem definition and stakeholder engagement.

Designing Resilient Policies

Develop strategies for creating policies that remain effective in the face of socio-economic and political challenges.

PROGRAMME INFORMATION

Programme Dates

20, 21, 22 and 23 April 2026 (4 days)

Programme Fees

Early Bird Registration SGD 4,720.00 + prevailing GST
Valid for registrations received by 23 February 2026.
(U.P. SGD 5,900 + prevailing GST)

Alumni Registration SGD 4,720.00 + prevailing GST
Applicable to NUS and LKYSPP alumni, and past LKYSPP Executive Education participants.

Group Registration (3+1)
For every three participants from the same organisation, the fourth participant may attend the programme at no additional fee.

Programme Format

This will be an in-person programme that consists of lectures, group activities, site visit, and discussions with faculty.
Sessions will be held from 9 am to 5 pm (Singapore Time)
Attendance for all sessions is compulsory.
At the end of this short course, you will be conferred a Certificate of Completion.

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Application deadline: 23 March 2026*

OUR FACULTY

Prof. Giliberto Capano

MEMBER OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC POLICY ASSOCIATION & PROFESSOR OF POLITICAL SCIENCE AND PUBLIC POLICY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF BOLOGNA

Prof. Giliberto Capano is a Professor of Political Science and Public Policy at the University of Bologna, where he was Dean of the Faculty of Political Science. He is one of the editors of the prestigious and highly-ranked journal Policy & Society. He was a member of the Executive Committee of the International Political Science Association (2009-2014) and of the Executive Committee of the European Consortium of Political Research (2018-2024). In 2014, he was one of the 12 founders of the International Public Policy Association, of which he is still a member of the Executive Committee.

He specialises in public administration and public policy. His research focuses on governance dynamics and performance in higher education and education, policy design and policy change, the impact and performance of policy instruments, the social role of political science, the policy impact of Covid-19, and leadership as an embedded function of policy making.

He has (co-)authored eleven monographs and (co-)edited seventeen books, his work in has been published in the leading international journals of public policy and public administration, and he is ranked in the top 2% of the world's most impactful scholars by the Stanford Ranking. He has acted as a consultant and reviewer for various Italian public administrations and has taught executive courses for the National Schools of Public Administration of various countries. such as Italy, Brazil, Spain, Portugal, Australia and Italy.

FAQ

Can individuals apply or do I need to form a team to apply?

Yes, individuals can apply but we highly encourage you to form a team. Joining as a team allows you to maximize what this programme offers as you will be able to work with your teammates on an organization-specific futures project. You will also get to enjoy the group package which offers 1 complimentary place for every 3 participants paying the standard fee.

Can I attend this programme if I did not attend the Essentials of Policy Development Programme?

Participants with relevant experience are welcome to join this advanced level programme.