Public Policy in Africa Initiative (PPiAI)

Public Policy Analysis Training - With A Focus On The African Economies Unlock world-class public policy analysis skills with our comprehensive training. For $6850, gain expertise in public policy analysis, effective policy implementation & management, evidence-informed policy making and writing a policy brief! Our training has empowered professionals from esteemed organizations like WHO, UN, and Accenture. Plus, one of our students secured a spot in Oxford University's prestigious Master's in Public Policy program! Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your career. Learn from the best and join our global network of policy leaders. Register now and transform your approach to public policy analysis!" The training runs for 1-3 weeks and is 100% via WhatsApp (but we can do in-person training sessions anywhere in Africa provided you are 20+ participants). Each day you'll read a 2-3 page memo on each of the seven topics covered and answer 1 or 2 questions in it as well as share three things you've learned from the memo. 🚀 Module 1: Why Does Free Enterprise Matter? Module 2: Policy Analysis; Module 3: Critical Thinking And The Role Of Policy Analysis Module 4: Policy Gaps Module 5: Policy Implementation Module 6: Policy Impact And Evaluation Module 7: Nobels In Economics Plus one additional module below for which you don't have to pay any extra fees: Module 8: How to Write a Policy Paper You will also draft a 3 pages policy brief under our supervision You begin your public policy analysis journey by reading our flagship textbook, 'Change: A New Development Model for African Countries,' designed to equip you with innovative solutions for Africa's unique challenges. You will be given a free copy. You will also do a 1 page review of the book. Our latest Public Policy Analysis Training Guidelines is attached to this post in pdf 🚨 Visit https://lnkd.in/g-aNB2cA to apply

Unlocking Africa's Potential: A Chapter-By-Chapter Review of "Change" by Dr. Hugue Nkoutchou (a consultant in economics, public policy, and project finance). As an aspiring development economist and public policy analyst, I am excited to share insights from Dr. Hugue Nkoutchou's groundbreaking book, "Change: A New Development Model for African Countries." This comprehensive guide offers actionable solutions for Africa's growth.  Today, I will share some vital insights from the first chapter (Why Sub-Saharan Africa Remains Underdeveloped). Overview and Strengths: 1. Clearly identifies four key reasons for Africa's underdevelopment: poor investment in research and innovation, weak private property rights, dependence on foreign aid, and widespread corruption. 2. Provides evidence and data to support these points, such as Africa's low R&D spending, the inverse correlation between foreign aid and GDP growth, and the high percentage of corruption cases linked to infrastructure projects. 3. Emphasizes the importance of using scientific evidence and data to guide policymaking rather than relying on intuition, personal experience, or dogma. Key Takeaways: 1. Transforming Africa's economies requires a significant increase in research and development spending, with a target of 3% of GDP by 2030. 2. Strengthening private property rights, including intellectual property, is crucial for promoting innovation and access to finance. 3. Reducing dependence on foreign aid and addressing corruption are necessary steps to achieve sustainable development. In terms of recommendations, I believe the chapter could be strengthened by exploring the interplay and interdependence between these four factors in greater depth. This book is a valuable resource for aspiring economists, public policy analysts, international development enthusiasts, and leaders seeking sustainable growth strategies. Grab a free copy of the book: https://lnkd.in/dveSRztg Stay tuned for my next chapter review! #AfricaDevelopment #EconomicGrowth #InnovationAgenda #SustainableDevelopment #PolicyReform #BookReview #DevelopmentEconomics

What do you do after reading that self-development or career-focused book everyone says will change your life? This isn't a rhetorical question; please answer in the comment section! As I explore ways to make the most of my reading, I'll share key takeaways from the books I've read every Monday on this page. This is also for documentation purposes. To pilot this series, I'll highlight interesting insights that have shaped my personal and career growth over the past few months. "Change" by Hugue Nkoutchou Stay tuned! #CareerGrowth #SelfDevelopment #BookReviewSeries #MondayMotivation #PersonalGrowth #ProfessionalDevelopment #ContinuousLearning

My bird’s fly view on “CHANGE: A new Development model for African countries”: A new book authored by Hugue Nkoutchou (PhD) With 169 pages and 8 interrelated chapters, the book begins with a critical question “Why Sub-Saharan Africa remains underdeveloped?” In its wide scope and informative nature, this book has a lot of similarities with the historical Amharic books titled “Emperor Menelik and Ethiopia” and “Ethiopia and Public Administration” written 90 years ago by an Ethiopian intellect, Gebrehiwot Baikedagn to shape the feudal regime of Menelik II and his descendants. Though not practiced yet, these books hold Gebrehiwot’s native knowledge of administration, policymaking, models of production, concept of agrarian economy and the like. Similarly, @Hugue’s book holds worthy advises on the power of evidence-based public policies to changing the wellbeing of Africans; particularly Sub-Saharan Africa where 413 million people living in an extreme poverty, 600 million people have no access to electricity, 83% of people have no access to clean cooking, and 387 million people have no access to clean water. To address those wicked challenges, Africa is advised to change its education system align with its key economic sectors, society and environment. For this matter, Hugue forwards vital points on the need of local business participation for quality academic curriculum. As alternative solution, he recommends African governments to allocate at least 3% of their GDP for research and development by 2030. Because, the author debates the answer to economic underperformance in Africa lies in research and innovation. Moreover, to change Africa’s education system in a way it can helping us solve our local problems, Hugue Nkoutchou used to mention China, South Korea, Germany, and Singapore as best experience in this case and recommends leaders to encourage their children to attend public schools and visit local hospitals for treatment. In another chapter, the author emphasizes the necessity of women participation and Community-based approaches to end armed conflicts and achieving a peace accord. Nepotism, corruption, lack of data-driven decision, failure of political and economic model are claimed to be accountable factors that Sub-Saharan Africa remains underdeveloped since independence. The book gives huge credit to the significance of independent think tanks and policy institutions to bridge the gap between academic and policymakers and highlights in what way those institutions can empowering African countries, AU, and other continental organization in drafting sound strategies and foreign policies towards EU, USA, Russia, China and others. With a genuine personal appreciation to the author, I need to conclude my observation with what Kwame Nkrumah once said [as quoted in the book] “As never before we want thinkers, thinkers of great thoughts. We want doers, doers of great deeds. Of what use is your education if you cannot help your country.”

Book review | Thank you to Communicating Economics & Lynne Karago for the review of the book "Change". Click here for the review: https://lnkd.in/eFiSSpgu

New PPiAI Policy Paper | Policy Recommendations for Enhancing the Protection of Kenyan Migrant Workers in the Gulf States by Balkis Azzam-Borda Globalisation has significantly reshaped the labour market, characterised by increased human mobility, rapid technological advancement, and open borders. Despite being the largest economy in East Africa, Kenya struggles with a 34.7% youth unemployment rate, driving many to seek work abroad, especially in Gulf States like Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE (Tum 2019,10). While these opportunities bring economic benefits, including significant remittances for Kenyans, they also expose workers to risks such as exploitation and inadequate legal protections, creating a discussion around human rights issues in these occupations. This policy paper stresses the need for Kenya to strengthen legal frameworks, enhance trade agreements, and protect migrant workers through measures including international labour standards, stricter recruitment regulations, and the abolition of exploitative practices like the Kafala system, a legal framework that is implemented in various Middle Eastern and Gulf countries, which gives the host substantial power over the migrant workers’ rights. Key Recommendation • Establish Bilateral Trade Agreements for Worker Protection: We advocate for bilateral trade agreements between Kenya and the Gulf States to clearly define worker categories, terms of employment, and social protection. These agreements should mandate Kenyan embassies and consulates to enforce these terms, ensuring migrant workers receive proper protection and support. • Strengthen Legal Frameworks and Enforcement: Kenya and the Gulf States should fully implement and enforce International Labour Organization (ILO) conventions, including the requirement for clear, understandable contracts for migrant workers. Kenyan embassies in Gulf States should be equipped with trained labour attachés dedicated to protecting the rights and welfare of Kenyan workers abroad. This also includes the abolishment of the Kafala system. • Enhance Education and Awareness Programs: Kenya and the Gulf States should implement mandatory orientation programs at key exit points, like Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, to educate migrant workers on their rights, available resources, and the cultural context of their destination countries. This education will prepare them for challenges migrant workers may face and provide them with critical contact information for emergencies.

Unlock World-Class Public Policy Analysis Skills Join our comprehensive Public Policy Analysis Training, tailored for African economies. For $6850, gain expertise in: - Public policy analysis - Effective policy implementation & management - Evidence-informed policy making - Writing policy briefs Proven Track Record Our training has empowered professionals from: - WHO - UN - Accenture One of our students secured a spot in Oxford University's prestigious Master's in Public Policy program! Training Structure - 1-3 weeks, 100% via WhatsApp (in-person sessions available in Africa with 20+ participants) - Daily: - Read 2-3 page memos on 7 topics - Answer 1-2 questions - Share 3 key takeaways Modules 1. Why Does Free Enterprise Matter? 2. Policy Analysis 3. Critical Thinking & Policy Analysis 4. Policy Gaps 5. Policy Implementation 6. Policy Impact & Evaluation 7. Nobels in Economics 8. How to Write a Policy Paper (no extra fee) You will draft a 3-page policy brief under supervision Additional Resources - Flagship textbook: 'Change: A New Development Model for African Countries' (free copy) You will write a 1 page book review of Change. Get Started Visit (https://lnkd.in/eGCVuPah) to apply Download Our Public Policy Analysis Training Guidelines (pdf attached) Elevate your career and join our global network of policy leaders! This transformative training is designed for: - Global change-makers working in international organizations - Influential leaders in premier NGOs - Visionary professionals in large organizations - Africans in the diaspora passionate about driving development in their homeland or continent - Forward-thinking individuals seeking to leverage public policy skills for Africa's growth

Défis et solutions pour le développement de l'Afrique. Entretien du Dr Hugue Nkoutchou avec Reflection-Action (Canada/Côte d'Ivoire) - En francais. https://lnkd.in/eaABG54s

Competititon or Cooperation? Chinese and the EU’s Energy Strategies in Africa by Dr. Phemelo Tamasiga Key takeaway: "China’s state-owned and private companies dominate 85% of global mineral processing and have stakes or full control of over 65% of global reserves of the various critical minerals"