Course Overview
The Law and Public Policy for Legislative Drafters Training Course provides intermediate training on integrating public policy objectives into legislative drafting. This course equips participants with skills to draft legislation that aligns with policy goals, engages stakeholders, and ensures legal precision. Through case studies, hands-on exercises, and guided discussions, participants will learn to contribute to effective and policy-driven law-making.
Duration
5 Days
Target Audience
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Legislative drafters and legal advisors
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Policy analysts and planners
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Parliamentary staff and aides
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Government officials in policy development
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Lawyers specializing in public policy
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Civil society advocates for policy reform
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Public administration consultants
Personal Impact
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Enhanced ability to integrate policy into legislative drafting
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Increased confidence in stakeholder engagement
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Improved skills in drafting policy-driven legislation
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Strengthened analytical skills for policy evaluation
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Greater awareness of governance and policy linkages
Organizational Impact
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Improved alignment of legislation with policy goals
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Enhanced stakeholder engagement in law-making
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Reduced risks of policy-legislation misalignment
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Strengthened capacity for effective governance
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Increased public trust in policy-driven legislation
Course Level:
Course Objectives
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
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Understand the interplay between law and public policy
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Align legislative drafts with policy objectives
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Engage stakeholders in policy-driven legislation
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Draft clear and policy-aligned legislation
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Evaluate the policy impact of legislation
Course Modules
Module 1: Introduction to Law and Public Policy
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Defining the relationship between law and public policy
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Role of legislation in achieving policy objectives
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Principles of policy-driven law-making
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Challenges in aligning law and policy
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Global trends in policy-legislation integration
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Case Study: Analyze a policy failure due to legislative misalignment
Module 2: Aligning Legislation with Policy Goals
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Understanding national and sectoral policy frameworks
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Mapping policy objectives to legislative provisions
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Balancing policy intent with legal constraints
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Role of policy briefs in drafting
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Ensuring coherence in policy-legislation linkages
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Hands-on Exercise: Draft a policy brief for a legislative proposal
Module 3: Stakeholder Consultation in Drafting
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Identifying stakeholders in policy-driven legislation
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Techniques for effective consultation and feedback
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Managing conflicting policy priorities
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Incorporating stakeholder input into drafts
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Ensuring inclusivity in consultations
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Group Activity: Role-play a stakeholder consultation session
Module 4: Drafting Policy-Driven Legislation
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Principles of drafting policy-aligned legislation
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Structuring legislation for policy impact
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Drafting for clarity and enforceability
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Addressing policy gaps through legislation
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Role of legal advisors in policy drafting
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Hands-on Exercise: Draft a section of a policy-driven bill
Module 5: Evaluating Legislative Policy Outcomes
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Designing frameworks for policy impact evaluation
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Key indicators for legislative success
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Role of public feedback in evaluation
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Addressing policy gaps post-enactment
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Continuous improvement in policy-legislation alignment
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Final Exercise: Develop a policy evaluation plan for a hypothetical law
Related Courses
Course Administration Details:
METHODOLOGY
The instructor-led trainings are delivered using a blended learning approach and comprise presentations, guided sessions of practical exercise, web-based tutorials, and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience, working as professionals and trainers in these fields. All facilitation and course materials will be offered in English. The participants should be reasonably proficient in English.
ACCREDITATION
Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued an Indepth Research Institute (IRES) certificate certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA).
TRAINING VENUE
The training will be held at IRES Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and lunch. All participants will additionally cater to their travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.
ACCOMMODATION AND AIRPORT PICKUP
Accommodation and airport pickup are arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training Officer.
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +254715 077 817
TAILOR-MADE
This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our IRES Training Centre or at a convenient location. For further inquiries, please contact us on:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +254715 077 817
PAYMENT
Payment should be transferred to the IRES account through a bank on or before the start of the course. Send proof of payment to [email protected]
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