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?
Professionals
Professionals involved in policy analysis and communication.
Proficiency of written and spoken English
The program will be delivered in English. Applicants should be proficient in written and spoken English.
Faculty
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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