Public Policy Research
Abhishri | Consultant | Various AssignmentsWhat is Public Policy Research?
A Career in Public Policy Research is very interesting. Internet is brimming with pages on How to get into Public Policy Research, while one should first understand What is a Career in Public Policy Research. While anyone can have an opinion on what Public Policy Research entails; only a real professional can really explain it.
Consultant Abhishri has worked in Public Policy Research for 2 years & 10 months. Consultant Abhishri outlines Public Policy Research as:
The study of public policy includes the analysis of both the process of policy making and the contents of policy. Policy analysis includes substantive area research, program evaluation and impact studies, and policy design.
How Consultant Abhishri got into Public Policy Research?
After finishing a Masters in Public Policy from the National University of Singapore, I started working with a Delhi-based research institute called the Centre for Policy Research. I am currently working on freelance research assignments on public policy and governance issues.
Consultant Abhishri's Talk on Public Policy Research |
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Starts with what is: | |
1) | Public Policy Research |
Next, it covers Education. It is easy to Google information about what Qualifications are needed to enter Public Policy Research, this Talk went a step ahead to talk about the body of knowledge one needs to develop to excel at Public Policy Research. Here is a list of Education items required for Public Policy Research: | |
2) | Political Science |
3) | Economics & Statistics |
4) | Qualitative Research |
Then, the Talk focuses on the most important component that is Skills. Anyone aspiring for Public Policy Research needs to understand that Skill development is crucial for success. It defines Skills in terms of following items for Public Policy Research: | |
5) | Interpersonal |
6) | Communication |
7) | Analytical |
8) | Writing |
9) | Data Representation |
10) | Patience |
Positives of Public Policy Research are quite interesting. The Talk discusses following Positives of Public Policy Research: | |
11) | Meaningful Work |
12) | Intellectually Stimulation |
13) | Networking |
14) | Work-life Balance |
15) | Always Updated |
Challenges define Public Policy Research as much as the Positives of the same: | |
16) | Slow Work Pace |
17) | Mental Exhaustion |
18) | Handling People |
19) | Limited Community |
20) | Hectic Fieldwork |
In the final section of the Talk, Abhishri talks about How a day goes in a Career in: | |
21) | Public Policy Research |
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(Public Policy Research, Abhishri Aggarwal, Various Assignments, Consultancy, Research, Policy Research, Economics, Governance, Public Policy)
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