Public policy shapes the lives of millions, and at its core lies a critical question: How do we ensure policies are not only effective but also just and ethical? The Ethics in Public Policy course dives into this question, offering participants the tools to navigate complex moral landscapes in governance and policymaking.
Over five engaging days, participants will explore the foundations of ethics, examine real-world challenges, and learn how to create policies that prioritize justice, fairness, and equity. The course doesn’t just focus on theoretical knowledge—it equips you with practical strategies for tackling dilemmas in areas like economic policy, social security, and global governance.
Whether you're a policymaker, NGO leader, or journalist, this course will help you approach your work with a renewed sense of responsibility and moral clarity.
By Attending Water Cooperation and Diplomacy course, you will be able to:
- Gain a fundamental understanding of ethics and moral role in formulating and executing public policy
- Address ethical dilemmas in public policy and understand various ethical themes impacting policy-making
- Understand consequentialism theories and their applications, including utilitarian, libertarianism, and entitlement theories
- Develop strategies to achieve justice and fairness in public policy as they are at the central core of morality
- Analyze ethics' role and impact on economic policy-making, as well as the role of ethical policies in promoting growth and development
- Understand the moral and ethical grounding of social security funding and government’s role in providing social security benefits to the poor
- Acquire skills in formulating public policies that focus on achieving true equality
- Develop suggestions for making governance more ethical, especially at the international level
Whether you are directly involved in governance or contribute through advocacy and communication, this program will provide you with valuable insights and practical strategies to address ethical challenges in your field. Ethics in Public Policy course is ideal for:
- Policy Makers and Legislators
- Government Officials and Civil Servants
- Public Administrators
- NGO and Nonprofit Leaders
- Journalists and Media Professionals