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877-0231-00L 4 Credits WBZ , NDS D-GESS

Policy-Making in Practice

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Thomas Bernauer, Prof. Dr. David N. Bresch
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:14:11

Abstract

Effective management of risks and uncertainty as well as communication of scientific evidence to stakeholders and policy-makers are essential for successful policy-advice and policy-making. Hence, this module conveys the fundamentals of risk analysis/management and of writing for policy-makers. Besides an academic perspective, it features practitioners working at the technology-policy interface.

Objective

Risk Analysis and Risk Management: Participants understand (1) the role risk and uncertainty play in decision-​ and policy-​making, (2) common approaches to risk management, (3) how to apply methods of quantitative risk analysis, (4) how to communicate risk information clearly and effectively. Writing for Policy-Makers: Participants understand (1) particular prerequisites for successful dissemination of scientific results to policy-​makers and the wider public, (2) expectations and needs of different target groups and audiences, (3) how to effectively write policy briefs for stakeholders and policy-​makers.

Resources

Literature

Course materials can be found on Moodle.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
WBZ , NDS
Frequency
Every two years

Examination

Type
ungraded semester performance

Registration & Places

Priority: Registration for the course unit is only possible for the primary target group

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Policy-Making in Practice
  • 17.04 Date 09:15-17:00 (HG E 5)
  • 18.04 Date 09:15-17:00 (HG E 41)
  • 22.05 Date 09:15-17:00 (HG E 33.1)
  • 23.05 Date 09:15-17:00 (UNO B 11)
  • 12.06 Date 09:15-17:00 (RZ D 8)
  • 13.06 Date 09:15-17:00 (RZ D 8)
46 h semesterly

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