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Executive Policy Research Program
Program Benefits
Participants will come away with: 1) instruction in policy research, analysis, and dissemination, 2) a tailored project deliverable and dissemination plan with personalized consultation with world-renowned policy experts, and 3) a network of like-minded, influential professionals.
Seminars
Through interactive discussions, case studies, and hands-on exercises, participants will gain a solid foundation in policy analysis and evaluation. They will be equipped to identify, assess, and communicate policy solutions that address complex societal challenges, making them well-prepared for careers in public policy, government, advocacy, or research.
The Executive Policy Research Program seminars include:
- Introduction to Public Policy: Delve into the foundations of public policy and understand its evolution, significance, and role in society. Analyze the interplay between politics, economics, and social factors in shaping public policies.
- Macroeconomic Principles: Explore the essential principles of macroeconomics and their relevance to public policy. Gain insights into economic indicators, fiscal and monetary policy, and their implications for policy formulation and evaluation.
- Identifying Public Policy Problems and Selecting Relevant Data: Learn how to identify pressing societal issues and select appropriate data sources and methodologies for rigorous analysis. Emphasize the importance of evidence-based policymaking.
- Recognizing Key Stakeholders: Investigate the intricate web of stakeholders in the policy arena, from government agencies and advocacy groups to the private sector and the general public. Understand their diverse interests and influence on policy outcomes.
- Assessing the Policy Landscape: Develop the skills to assess the current policy landscape, including existing regulations, policies, and their effectiveness. Examine the role of historical context in shaping contemporary policy challenges.
- Evaluation: Policy Mapping and Solutions: Dive deep into policy evaluation techniques, including policy mapping, impact assessment, and cost-benefit analysis. Explore methods to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of policies.
- Policy Implementation and Challenges: Consider how financial and administrative resources along with ethical implications influence policy options. Learn to identify crucial processes for ensuring policy success and sustainability while formulating evidence-based recommendations by interpreting multiple variables.
- Communicating the Value of Your Policy: Master the art of effective policy communications. Develop persuasive strategies to convey policy recommendations to diverse audiences, including policymakers, stakeholders, and the public.
Experts
Each seminar is led by a member of the Baker Institute team. This group of world-renowned experts showcases a remarkable diversity of backgrounds, featuring an esteemed diplomat, seasoned public finance professionals, a former White House science advisor and physicist, experienced medical doctors, an accomplished nonprofit executive, and attorney. Together, they provide a wealth of knowledge and expertise to enhance our participants’ experience.
David M. Satterfield
John W. Diamond
How to Apply
Program Details
Fall 2024 session: Sept 10 – Dec 3
The deadline to apply for the Fall 2024 program is Aug 19, 2024
Fall 2024 tuition: $7,500
Selection Process
The Baker Institute takes pride in its commitment to excellence and seeks to attract the most promising and passionate individuals in the field. The selection process is designed to identify candidates who not only demonstrate exceptional potential but also exhibit a strong dedication to making a meaningful impact on public policy.
Here's an overview of our rigorous selection process:
- Application Submission
Prospective candidates are required to submit a comprehensive application that includes their academic qualifications, relevant experience, and statement of purpose. This initial step serves as an introduction to the candidate's background and motivations.
- Initial Screening
All applications are meticulously evaluated by a panel of experts within our program. During this stage, we assess candidates for their academic achievements, professional experience, and alignment with the program's objectives.
- Director’s Review
All candidates will be reviewed and approved by the director of the institute, Ambassador David M. Satterfield.
- Admission Offer
After careful deliberation, a select group of candidates is offered admission into our highly competitive policy research program. These individuals have demonstrated not only academic excellence but also a genuine passion for public policy and a strong potential to thrive in our rigorous academic environment.
Our selection process is highly competitive. We welcome the diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives our program attracts and believe that by admitting the most exceptional candidates, we create a vibrant and dynamic learning community that fosters innovation, collaboration, and transformative thinking in the realm of public policy
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Human Rights in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Series
Our Latest Collection: Climate-Induced Displacement
Climate change and environmental disasters are increasingly prominent drivers of migration and displacement. They often amplify other factors that cause individuals to flee their homes, including war, violence, food insecurity, and lack of opportunity. Under the worst projections, by 2050, up to 216 million people around the world could be forced to move internally within their countries due to slow-onset climate change impacts, such as water scarcity, reduced crop productivity, and rising sea levels. This estimate paints a startling picture for displacement over the next several decades, should government inaction on the intersection of climate, development, human rights, gender, and migration policy continue. As one of the most arid and water-scarce regions in the world, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) is particularly vulnerable to the changing climate.
To better comprehend the current and future impacts of climate-induced displacement within the MENA region, this collection of policy briefs examines various avenues of protection for individuals displaced by climate change and delves into the question of whether responses to climate-induced displacement should be addressed at the country, regional, or global levels. As a whole, the collection calls for greater action on the issue of climate change and migration with regard to mitigation, prevention, and protection — as well as preparedness and human rights-focused responses for those forced to flee.
The topic and guest contributions were developed in collaboration with the Lebanese American University’s Institute for Migration Studies in Beirut.
About the Series
The Human Rights in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Series explores critical topics related to women’s rights, human rights, and refugees. The series convenes scholars and practitioners from the MENA region to identify emerging issues and develop actionable policy solutions for governments and nongovernmental organizations.
Each gathering is hosted in partnership with an institution in the region. The findings are summarized in a collection of briefs published by Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy and distributed to audiences across the globe. Past collections have explored climate change and displacement, the intersection of gender and displacement, and women’s grassroots mobilization.
Latest Event
Climate Change and Displacement
in the Middle East and North Africa
Thursday, May 2, 2024
@ Rice University’s Baker Hall | 🌐 Livestreamed
This free, public event explored the relationship between climate change and migration in the MENA region. Panelists discussed how climate change impacts are affecting livelihoods and fueling displacement in the region. They also drew parallels between the Middle East, other world regions, and the United States.
The event marked the launch of a new workshop series on climate change and displacement in the Middle East and North Africa, the culmination of a fall 2023 workshop conducted in collaboration with the Lebanese American University’s Institute for Migration Studies.
Collections
Climate-Induced Displacement in the Middle East and North Africa
Scholars examine various avenues of protection for individuals displaced by climate change and call for greater action with regard to mitigation, prevention, and protection — as well as preparedness and human rights-focused responses for those forced to flee.
The Intersection of Gender and Displacement in the Middle East and North Africa
Do women experience displacement differently from men? Scholars from Egypt, Morocco, Turkey, Palestine, Tunisia, and Lebanon explore the experiences of women migrants, asylum seekers and refugees in the Middle East and North Africa.
Women’s Grassroots Mobilization in the MENA Region Post-2011
Using detailed case studies of specific countries and movements, scholars and activists from Morocco, Tunisia, Lebanon, Turkey, Palestine, and Jordan explore women’s mobilization in the 2010s. In particular, they examine which spaces for women’s mobilization have opened and which have closed off.
Past Events
Partner Institutions
Lebanese American University | Beirut, Lebanon
Moroccan Institute for Policy Analysis | Rabat, Morocco