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Mastering Policy Briefs

Mastering Policy Briefs

Program overview

This program equips participants with the skills to craft concise and impactful policy briefs that effectively communicate complex ideas to stakeholders and decision-makers. Participants will learn techniques for distilling key messages, structuring briefs for clarity, and presenting recommendations persuasively.

Mode of Learning

In-person

Location

KSPP

Language

English

Duration

1 Day

Program Start

May 20, 2025

Program End

May 20, 2025

Program Hours

09:00 AM – 05:00 PM

Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the components and purpose of a well-crafted policy brief.

  • Analyze complex policy issues and identify key points for communication.

  • Develop structured and persuasive policy briefs tailored to diverse audiences.

  • Practice techniques for clear and concise writing to enhance stakeholder engagement.

  • Evaluate and refine policy briefs for maximum impact and clarity.

Who Should Attend?

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Professionals

Professionals involved in policy analysis and communication.

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Proficiency of written and spoken English

The program will be delivered in English. Applicants should be proficient in written and spoken English.

Faculty

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Dr. Leila Dagher

Associate Professor of Economics at the American University of Beirut (AUB). She previously served as the Director of the Institute of Financial Economics (AUB), chaired the Department of Economics (AUB), and has been an adjunct lecturer at the George Washington University (GWU) since 2016. Dr. Dagher’s research is at the nexus of energy, environment, and economics. Using econometrics tools, she studies various aspects of the environmental and energy sectors. Her research is frequently presented at international conferences such as the ASSA and the WEAI annual conferences, and has appeared in The Energy Journal, Energy Policy, Energy Economics, and other leading peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Dagher has been a visiting scholar at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government, GWU, Virginia Tech, UCLA, and the National Renewable Energy Lab in Golden, Colorado. She holds a Bachelor of Engineering from the American University of Beirut and a Ph.D. in Mineral Economics from the Colorado School of Mines.

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