Gov. & Policy·Course
Public Administration
Public administration and policy: political systems, policy cycle, regulatory environment and GCC/UAE specifics
§ 01 — Curriculum
6 modules.
Each module is a small unit. Most read in sequence — but a determined reader can begin anywhere.
- M ISystems of Public AdministrationTypes of political systems, federalism, separation of powers, and public institutions4 articles
24 minBegin → - M IIPublic Policy and Decision-MakingPolicy cycle, stakeholders, lobbying, and evidence-based policy4 articles
24 minBegin → - M IIIRegulatory Environment for BusinessPrinciples of regulation, competition (antitrust) policy, regulatory capture, and compliance4 articles
24 minBegin → - M IVPublic–Private Partnerships (PPP)PPP models, infrastructure financing, risk allocation, and examples in the GCC/Europe4 articles
24 minBegin → - M VInternational Organizations and InstitutionsThe UN system, WTO, IMF, World Bank, G7/G20, and their role in the global economy4 articles
24 minBegin → - M VIPublic Administration in the GCC and UAESpecifics of Gulf monarchies, Vision 2030/2031, regulatory zones, and sovereign wealth funds4 articles
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§ 02 — Learning outcomes
4 outcomes.
Understand types of political systems, the principles of separation of powers, and the role of state institutions
Analyze the policy cycle, identify stakeholders, and apply tools of evidence-based policy
Navigate the regulatory environment of business, apply compliance requirements, and analyze competition (antitrust) regulation
Structure public–private partnership projects, understand the role of the IMF, WTO, UN, and G20, and navigate the specifics of governance in the GCC/UAE
§ 03 — Practices