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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

400 + alumni across India and South Asia

70 hours of classes (63 hours of courses 7 hours of practicum)

3 days of in-person classes

Participation from 8 South Asian countries

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.

NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES

Connect with industry experts, mentors, and fellow learners to build a strong professional network.

DIVERSE LEARNING COMMUNITY

Interact with fellow learners from diverse backgrounds, enriching your perspectives.

PRACTICAL SKILLS

Gain hands-on skills crucial for policy design, implementation, and analysis.

EXPERT FACULTY

Learn from seasoned policy practitioners and academics with deep regional insights.

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

Potential North-East investors

Social purpose organizations in
or expanding to the North-East

Residents or outsiders interested in North-East challenges.

Government officers in social and development departments

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

Visiting Faculty

Nandita Banerjee

Head HR & Capacity Building, ASER Centre

Data Analysis & Management

Karan Arora

Visiting Faculty

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

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

NLU-Meg is an upcoming educational institution with
a futuristic orientation and focus on personalized learning, rigorous and policy-relevant actionable research and community engagement.

The University seeks to promote a multi-disciplinary approach among students and the learning community -providing options for domain specialization in Policy Science, Management or Data Science along with an undergraduate degree in Law.

Situated in the quaint city of Shillong, the University has adopted a modern outlook towards knowledge creation and skill generation with a focus on learning outcomes instead of information overload.

Indian School of Public Policy, founded in October 2018, aims to democratise public policy in India and help build capacity for public policy across Sarkaar, Bazaar, and Samaaj. ISPP already has ~200 alumni across all academic programmes.

Located in New Delhi, our campus is strategically located at the heart of policymaking, providing easy access to government institutions, think-tanks, and NGOs.

The modern and state-of-the-art campus is equipped with all the necessary amenities to provide our students with a world-class learning experience.

LokNeeti Programme in Policy, Data and Behaviour Change

Programme for working professionals interested in participating in public policy. The 16-week hybrid programme focuses on equipping students with Data and Project Monitoring and Impact Evaluation tools guided by Behavioural Change pioneered by Cass Sunstein and Richard Thaler.

Lecture by N.C. Saxena; Former Secretary, Planning Commission of India

Lokneeti Founding Batch reading the ISPP oath, along with Parth J Shah

Path J Shah, Nandita Banerjee and Karan Arora with Chief Guest Padamvir Singh; IAS (Retd.) on Lokneeti Graduation Ceremony

Lokneeti Student receiving certificate from Proneb Sen; former Principal Economic Adviser, Planning Commission

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