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Policy Consultant Udisha Saklani talks about Policy Research course, what is Policy Research and other details about a Career in Policy Research.

















Policy Research

Udisha Saklani | Policy Consultant | National University Of Singapore


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Policy Research
Udisha Saklani
Policy Consultant | National University Of Singapore
[ 3 years & 4 months Experience ]
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What is Policy Research?


A Career in Policy Research is very intriguing. One should first understand What a Career in Policy Research entails before investing time and effort to figure out How to start a Career in Policy Research. While anyone can have an opinion on what Policy Research entails; only a real professional can really explain it.

Policy Consultant Udisha Saklani has worked in Policy Research for 3 years & 4 months. Policy Consultant Udisha Saklani describes Policy Research as:

The study of public policy includes the analysis of both the process of policymaking and the contents of policy. Policy analysis includes substantive area research, program evaluation and impact studies, and policy design.





How Policy Consultant Udisha Saklani got into Policy Research?


I did my Schooling from Welham Girls' School, Dehradun and my Graduation in Maths (Hons) from St Stephens College, Delhi University. I then did my Masters in Public Policy from National University of Singapore. Currently, I work as a a Policy Researcher at the Institute of Water Policy, National University of Singapore.





Policy Consultant Udisha Saklani's Talk on Policy Research



Starts with what is:
     1) Policy Research  

Next, it covers Education. We all know that only 10% of what is taught in Policy Research is actually used in real life. The Education section of the Talk clearly explained what is the 10% needed in Policy Research. It explains Education needed in Policy Research with these items:
     2) Economics  
     3) Political Science  
     4) Sociology  
     5) International Relations & History  
     6) Geography  
     7) Development Studies  

Then, the Talk focuses on the most important component that is Skills. Skills are the most important factor determining success in a Policy Research. It defines Skills in terms of following items for Policy Research:
     8) Analytical Skills  
     9) Writing & Speaking  
     10) Reading  
     11) Passion  
     12) Autonomy  

There are great positives of Policy Research. This Talk explains these Positives of Policy Research:
     13) Awareness & Multi-dimensional Perspective  
     14) Exposure  
     15) Strong Expressions & Communication  
     16) Societal Impact  

It is important that one develops a fair understanding of the Challenges of Policy Research:
     17) Slow Process  
     18) Patience with Research  
     19) Self-driven  

In the final section of the Talk, Udisha Saklani talks about How a day goes in a Career in:
     20) Policy Research  





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