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1. SCOPE OF THE PROBLEM
2. PAST POLICY
3. CURRENT POLICY
4. PROPOSED POLICY

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cost-benefit policy analysis- Lebanon - education

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cost-benefit policy analysis- Lebanon - education

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INTEROUCTION (background - statistics- scope of the problem)
thesis statement:

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topic sentence:

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topic sentence:

BODY alternative policies
topic sentence:

CONCLUSION

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cost-benefit analysis, a SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats), or a Critical Theory analysis.

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(Magazines, newspapers, and relevant blogs) The Economist. Foreign Affairs. The Wall Street Journal.Foreign Policy
I strongly urge you to pick up some Immanuel Kant and Michael Doyle.)  Know the basics of political theory
ابن خلدون
العقد الاجتماعي
public administration.
social work
sociology
economic development.

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Top Skills & Qualities You Need for the Public Sector

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Top Skills & Qualities You Need for the Public Sector

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1.  Networking

2. Enthusiasm and commitment for politics, policy issues and current affairs

3. Confidence and drive

4. Creativity and flexible thinking

5. Leadership

6. Decision-making ability

7. clear, logical, sequential, pragmatic thinking to solve problems

8. Hard work

9. Planning

10. Understand the constraints of knowledge, methods, context.

11. Suggestion and examine alternatives. Which are practical, from a technical, economic, and political pov? Why do you favour a particular alternative?

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should demonstrate an ability to lead and have impact in their chosen field through devising or initiating projects which are innovative in nature and lead to real and lasting change.

the Blavatnik School of Government takes a holistic approach and a range of contextual factors, looking at each applicant’s individual circumstances, will be taken into account.

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evidence of your commitment to public service

your ability to articulate the contribution your work has made and the impact it has had

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The Blavatnik School cares greatly about nurturing people who want to commit fully to public service.

demonstrate that you are able to show regard for others in the broader community

recognize why the perspectives of others might differ from your own

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1. short essay relating to public service

Education

2. example of a situation where you have demonstrated full commitment to public service

AUSL

3. how you plan to further your commitment in the future.

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choose the format that you find best presents your analytical ability

choose a topic that you are passionate about

you also have sufficient knowledge to present a succinct and coherent argument

reference your work, using the university’s guidance on referencing.

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suitable topic

style of written work

ability to write clearly and concisely

construct an argument

gather and present evidence

exercise critical thought

draw policy-focused conclusions

overall: academic and analytical ability and your suitability for the programme

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Policy brief or policy analysis essay (maximum 1,500 words)

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Policy brief or policy analysis essay (maximum 1,500 words)

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1. clearly defined topic of investigation (not attempt to sustain broad and sweeping generalizations)

2. how policy within your chosen area is made, implemented, and evaluated

3. how innovative solutions may be formulated using these insights.

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assess your commitment to public service

evidence of proven or potential leadership and impact

general suitability for the MPP programme.

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1. You should explain why you want to do the MPP 100

Supporting Syrian civil society

Arab spring in general

2. how your experience to date prepares you for the course 175

working and networking with CSOs

witnessing the massive social and economic destruction

reading “My interest in z led me to read X”

Academic record

3. how the MPP would enhance your future plans 175

oral and written communication

policy wise understanding of principles, opportunities, and challenges that face our communities

4. outline your specific policy interests 100

transitional justice and social reconciliation

Transitional Justice / Democratic Process

Government Accountability / Legal Reform/ Security

related issues: A successful transitional justice process can begin to address social divisions, build trust between social groups and government institutions, and advance security and development goals.

5. the skills and experience you would bring to the classroom 100

Project management and a logical approach to solving problems

Understand the logic of the argument.

Communication to nip problems in the bud

special circumstances 50