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LokNeeti: North-East
ISPP has launched the LokNeeti: North-East programme intending to foster change-makers to nurture optimism and excitement about the North-east’s trajectory. As part of the programme, the participants will work on contemporary policy challenges and solve them while being guided by experts and practitioners
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Details
Date: Starts from 18 April 2024 and ends on 4 August 2024
Duration: 4 months
Location: Hybrid
Format: Part Time
Programme Fees: ₹84,000 (plus GST)
Highlights
70 hours of classes (63 hours of courses 7 hours of practicum)
3 days of in-person classes
Training sessions in Art of Networking, Research and Writing, and Negotiations in Policy
Why should you join LokNeeti North East
REGION-CENTRIC APPROACH
Tailored curriculum and themes that
directly address the North-East’s
challenges and aspirations.
DIVERSE LEARNING COMMUNITY
Interact with fellow learners from diverse backgrounds, enriching your perspectives.
EXPERT FACULTY
Learn from seasoned policy practitioners and academics with deep regional insights.
NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
Connect with industry experts, mentors, and fellow learners to build a strong professional network.
PRACTICAL SKILLS
Gain hands-on skills crucial for policy design, implementation, and analysis.
Development & Governance Policy for North-East
Applications are closing on 17 April 2024
Who should attend this programme
Private and public sector professionals in the North-East
Social purpose organizations in
or expanding to the North-East
Government officers in social and development departments
Potential North-East investors
Residents or outsiders interested in North-East challenges.
Programme Faculty
Sanjoy Hazarika
Associate Professor,IIM Shillong
R K Debbarma
TISS Guwahati
Desmond Kharmaphlang
Prof of Culture and Creative Studies, NEHU
Badapbiang Tariang Dkhar
Research Fellow at NLU, Meghalaya
Bhogtoram Mawroh
Senior Associate, Research and Knowledge Management
Golan Naulak
Regional Development Consultant
Amit Krishn Gulati
Co- founder, Incubis, Professor at ISPP
Nandita Banerjee
Head HR & Capacity Building, ASER Centre
Karan Arora
Founder & CEO at BEAST, Professor at ISPP
Programme Modules
The LokNeeti NE Programme is distinguished by its comprehensive curriculum that combines skill-based and theme-based courses. These courses are not only intellectually stimulating but also deeply connected to the socio-economic and cultural fabric of the North-East.
Skills-based Courses
1. DESIGN THINKING
Develop creative problem-solving abilities to devise innovative policy solutions that cater to the region’s distinct challenges.
2. BEHAVIOUR CHANGE
Understand human behaviour dynamics and learn to design policies that effectively drive positive societal changes.
3. DATA ANALYSIS AND MANAGEMENT
Acquire essential data interpretation skills to make informed policy decisions backed by data-driven insights.
Theme-based Courses (Contextual to North East)
4. MANAGING NATURAL RESOURCES SUSTAINABLY
Develop creative problem-solving abilities to devise innovative policy solutions that cater to the region’s distinct challenges.
5. SOCIETY & CULTURE: IN THE MAINSTREAM AND AT THE MARGIN
Explore the diverse cultural landscape of the North-East, fostering inclusive policies that celebrate identities and combat marginalization.
6. LOCAL GOVERNANCE: COUNCILS AND COMMUNITIES
Gain insights into local governance structures and community engagement models, enhancing your understanding of participatory democracy.
7. CHALLENGES AND SCOPE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Study the unique challenges and opportunities that characterize economic development in North-Eastern states, providing insights into strategies for sustainable growth.
LokNeeti Diaries
Working with PRADAN
“Clara has been working with PRADAN; a pioneer NGO in rural livelihoods, since 2017 and engaged in the strategic implementation of socio-economic development programs for marginalized SC/ST women across 2 Blocks, partnering with Government administrations. She has robust grassroots experience in the mobilization of women collectives to work against gender & domestic violence issues.
After joining Lokneeti, she has expressed gratitude to ISPP for introducing her to the economics of public policy. She believes that her policy lens has been augmented through this experience, enabling her to articulate non-tangible outputs in economic terms. Clara extends her thanks to ISPP and Lokneeti for this valuable opportunity.”
― Clara Mallik
Class Of December 2022
FAQs
Who should attend the LokNeeti programme?
- Fellows or consultants working with the government
- Local government officials
- Program managers or associates at social impact firms
- Elected representatives and aspiring politicians
- Final year students pursuing graduation
Is there an age limit for applying for the LokNeeti programme?
There is no minimum age limit for applying for the LokNeeti programme. We encourage everyone with an interest in Public Policy and who wants to pursue a part-time programme.
Do I need to have work experience to join this programme?
It is not mandatory to have work experience.
What is the minimum eligibility required for this programme?
A Bachelor’s degree from any stream is the minimum requirement. Students in the final year of their graduation can also apply.
What will I learn in the programme?
- Behaviour Change/Nudge
- Data for Policy Design and Decision
- Governance & Public Administration
- Monitoring and Impact Evaluation
- Design Thinking
- Economics and Politics of Policy
- Research & Writing
- Art of Policy Networking
- Negotiations in Policy
What is the medium of instruction?
The programme will follow a bilingual medium wherein the faculty will use daily spoken language, which is a mix of Hindi and English.
What are the timings of the lectures?
The classes are spread across the week. Broadly, there will be:
- 6 hours of classes in a week
- 2 sessions of 1.5 hours each during the week in the evening usually from 7 pm to 8.30 pm
- 2 sessions of 1.5 hours each on Saturdays from 5 pm to 6.30 pm and 7 pm to 8.30 pm
Will I be counted as an alumnus/alumna?
ISPP believes in lifelong learning and will give you access to any guest lectures and workshops which ISPP believes might add to your skills.
What is design thinking as mentioned in the ISPP curriculum?
What makes a policy effective is the understanding of how it would affect the public and the designing of a policy around it. This is what design thinking is all about… putting end users’ needs at the centre of the policy formulation. At ISPP, our faculty will train you to not just formulate policies but identify the issue, define it, ideate, test the prototypes, and scale it.
Do you provide any placement?
No, we do not provide any placements as this is a 4-month certificate programme. Placements are only provided for the year-long Public Policy, Design and Management programme.
Do you provide networking opportunities?
Yes, we do provide networking opportunities. You will get to network with the alumni of ISPP and LokNeeti programmes, who are currently working in different sectors, as well as various faculty members and guest lecturers.
Is there any financial assistance available?
Selected candidates will be offered a 16% scholarship.
About the Institutions
Indian School of Public Policy (ISPP) and the National Law University (NLU), Meghalaya came together to form “Lokneeti: The North-East Chapter” – a visionary initiative that aimed to empower the next generation of policy professionals with the skills and knowledge required to address the distinct challenges and opportunities in the region.
National Law University, Meghalaya
Indian School of Public Policy
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