03 Nov 2026 To 06 Nov 2026
(4 Days)
NUS LKY
Essentials of Policy Development 27th Run
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
(Singapore Time)
About The Programme
Public sector managers and policymakers must deliver timely, high-quality and workable solutions to complex and constantly evolving socio-political, economic and sectoral challenges. This demands a thorough understanding of how to formulate and execute policies with real impact, how to identify problems on the ground and what are the different approaches to distinct, yet interrelated policy issues.
Essentials of Policy Development imparts detailed foundational knowledge and theoretical frameworks of the policy development process, from conceptualising public policy to evaluating options and measuring outcomes and impact. The programme combines interactive lectures, discussions of policy case studies and facilitated group work to complement conceptual learning with practical training.
DOWNLOAD BROCHURELearning Outcomes
- Understand the policy cycle and the gaps that need to be addressed in policy development
- Acquire the political, administrative and analytical acumen needed to shape policy development and sharpen technical skills in each stage of the policy development process.
- Adopt a comprehensive and multi-faceted approach to analysing, developing, implementing, monitoring, evaluating, and communicating public policies
- Learn different analytical, decision-making, evaluation and communication tools
- Learn how to map, manage and communicate with stakeholders, organisations and the general public
Target Audience
- Policy analysts, strategists, and government professionals in policy functions, with more than 2 years of work experience
- Anyone requiring an introduction and exposure to policy-making and programme development
Programme Format
- This in-person programme will consist of lectures, group activities, and panel discussions with faculty.
- Sessions will be held from 9 am to 5 pm (Singapore Time) on 03 to 06 November 2026
- Attendance for all sessions is compulsory.
- At the end of this short course, you will be conferred a Certificate of Completion.
Key Topics
1. Formulating and Assessing Policy Solutions
2. Policy Instruments and Design
3. Stakeholder Management
4. Policy Evaluation
5. Data and Analytics 2.0
6. Communicating Public Policy
7. Futures in Public Policy
8. Economics and Public Policy
Subject to changes
Programme Fees
S$5,250 + prevailing GST rate
S$4,200 + prevailing GST rate (Early Bird Registration Fee till 18 Sep 2026 & for NUS and LKYSPP Alumni & LKYSPP Executive Education Past Participants)
Group discount: For every 3 participants from the same organisation, the 4th participant attends for free.
*Only one promotion can be applied and EE will choose the higher of the discount of the three (NUS and LKYSPP Alumni/LKYSPP Executive Education Past Participant or 4th person free).
*Fee is inclusive of lunch, refreshments and learning support materials.
Contact
Executive Education Department
Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy
National University of Singapore
469C Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 259772
Email: lkysppoe@nus.edu.sg