Data for Effective Policy Making
Inter-American Development Bank
  • Start Date: 02 Nov, 2017
  • Self-Paced
  • Study Content: Videos


Take control of data and gain a better understanding of the tools used in public policy planning, management, and evaluation.

Course Fee: Free
Certificate Cost: 25.00 USD

Introduction

Introduction Video

Course Description

This course is made available through the eLearnAfrica and Edx partnership.

In this age of information, data is available everywhere and grows at an exponential rate. How can we make sense of all this data? How do we take advantage of data when making decisions? How do we use data to help us guide the management and planning of our policies?


Whether you're a citizen or a policymaker, learning the answers to these questions can benefit you greatly.


In this course, you will strengthen your ability to use, understand and interpret data. Using the “Numbers for Development" and “Caribbean Data Portal” platforms developed by the IDB - which presents data and socioeconomic indicators from the Latin American and Caribbean region - you will be able to understand how to improve the decision-making process in public management.


At the end of the course, you will have gained the tools to navigate data, perform and interpret visualizations, and understand the different types of data analysis according to the policy to be implemented.


Relax, it's not a statistics course! However, you will acquire the knowledge necessary to interpret graphs, statistical reports and understand their language. And, most importantly, you will acquire the foundations to be able to base your decisions on verifiable data, beyond intuition.


The course is based on real-life examples, so you can understand the different concepts and methodologies in a simple, practical and enjoyable way. Using different practical activities, you will be able to apply the acquired knowledge and practice with data and graphs. In addition, we will show you real IDB cases to promote analysis and present the realities to which experts from the region and the Caribbean are exposed. You will also face some creative challenges that will allow you to measure your abilities on a higher level of difficulty.


Finally, the course has readings and videos that enable you to generate a better understanding of course topics and participate in the discussion forums with a strong basis; open up areas for discussion with your colleagues around the issues and challenges raised during the course.

Certificate cost may vary. You will be redirected to the host page for cost and payment options.

Inter-American Development Bank

The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) is the leading source of development financing for Latin America and the Caribbean. It supports efforts to reduce poverty and inequality, and is strongly committed to achieving measurable results, increased integrity, transparency and accountability. Founded in 1959, the IDB provides loans, grants, technical assistance and does research and training. Its shareholders are 48 member countries, including 26 borrowing member countries. The Bank is headquartered in Washington, DC.

 

The IDB is committed to sharing knowledge on economic and social development topics by offering highly rated online and face-to-face courses as well as open educational resources. It has also developed a series of Massive Open Online Course (MOOCs), available here at IDBx. The list of available courses, some of which are being developed in partnership with leading universities, will continue to grow over time.

 

El Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo (BID) es la mayor fuente de financiamiento para el desarrollo de América Latina y el Caribe. Apoya esfuerzos para reducir la pobreza y la desigualdad, con un compromiso sólido para lograr resultados medibles, con mayor integridad, transparencia y rendición de cuentas. El BID ofrece préstamos, donaciones, asistencia técnica y realiza investigación y capacitación. Sus accionistas son 48 países miembros, incluidos 26 países miembros prestatarios. El Banco fue fundado en 1959 y tiene su sede principal en Washington, DC.

 

El BID tiene el compromiso de compartir conocimiento sobre temas de desarrollo económico y social, y para ello ofrece cursos en línea y presenciales de alta reputación, además de recursos educativos abiertos. También ha desarrollado una serie de Massive Open Online Course (MOOCs), disponibles aquí en IDBx. La lista de cursos disponibles, algunos de los cuales están siendo desarrollados en cooperación con importantes universidades, seguirá creciendo.

This institution is available on eLearnAfrica through partnership with Edx.

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