WINTER SCHOOL!!!!

CPPR-ACE Winter School on Public Policy Research Methods 13 January - 01 February 2013, Cochin, Kerala, India
Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR) and Asia Centre for Enterprise (ACE)are proud to launch the CPPR-ACE Winter School 2013. The first program of this series, Summer School 2012 was a huge success with participants from Europe, Central and South Asia. The Winter School will offer a three-week immersion in public policy research methods. The objective of the program is to equip researchers with the tools and techniques necessary to produce outstanding research on important problems of public policy, with the goal of improving governance and the freedom and prosperity of citizens. Syllabus: This three-week long course for aspiring public policy researchers seeks to equip them with the tools necessary to conduct original primary research and produce high-quality research that is not solely based on secondary data. The course parameters will broadly cover the following: General aspects of research methodology such as the fundamentals of research and formulating the central research question Research analysis strategies Strategic communication skills The importance of legal sources in formulating public policy Market-oriented research and New Public Management To participate apply here Selection Criteria - All applicants must: Have a background in, and possess good knowledge of public policy research, and have worked for a minimum of 3 years Be in possession of a valid undergraduate degree Be at least 23 years of age Be highly proficient in the English language; and Be willing to arrange for their travel documents from their country of arrival. The organizers will provide each participant with a call letter and offer partial/full travel grant if necessary. CONTACT Antony Dawson D’silva Course Coordinator, CPPR Email: winterschool@cppr.in Tel: +91 484 64 69177 Fax: +91 484 23 23895 Baishali Bomjan Associate Director, ACE Email: ACE@ccs.inMobile: +91 85273 87708 Tel: +91 11 2653 7456	TIMELINE 17 September 2012: Application process opens 18 October 2012: Application process ends 25 October 2012: Announcement of selected candidates 13 January 2013: Course Launch 31 January 2013: Valedictory session. COURSE FEE US$ 1500 which includes tuition fees and accommodation and living expenses. Scholarships and travel grants are available for deserving candidates. ASIA LIBERTY FORUM Participants of the Winter School will also have an opportunity to attend the first Asia Liberty Forum to be held in Delhi from the 2-3 February 2013 and meet and network with Freedom Champions from Asia and the world. CPPR-ACE SUMMER SCHOOL 2012 VIDEO

Posted in: Training