Guide for journalists to practice public policy analysis most effectively

Speaking at the workshop, Mr. Nguyen Quang Dong, Director of the Institute for Policy Studies and Media Development (IPS), said that this is an opportunity for IPS and reporters to discuss and systematize more parts of public policy practice. In the process of working on policies, IPS has found that journalists sometimes have difficulty in analyzing and reporting.

Mr. Nguyen Quang Dong, Director of the Institute for Policy Studies and Media Development (IPS), gave an opening speech at the discussion series. Photo: Le Tam

With the example of the policy topic related to the beer and alcohol market, Mr. Dong analyzed that there will be policies for manufacturers, distributors, consumers, along with propaganda measures... However, in reality, policies need to balance material benefits between parties, ensuring economic and social development.

From the above suggestions, speakers from IPS have summarized information about the State's tools to address policy issues, when an issue becomes a policy issue. In addition, the relationship between policy and law, stakeholders in impact assessment and policy advocacy. Specifically, who is affected by a policy, how to assess the impact and who is involved in the policy process.

The program also discusses reporting, policy writing, and document research. Reporters are encouraged to learn about policies related to digital infrastructure, transportation infrastructure, energy infrastructure, etc.

Through the program, each reporter and journalist is able to distinguish the common 'flaws' in policy articles. How can reporters and journalists 'read' policy research documents most effectively?

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