Indian Institute of Forest Management, Bhopal

Post Gradutae Diploma Programme in Forest Management (PGDFM)

(PGDFM 2019-21)

Course
Public Policy System

Course code
C 406

Term- IV

01 July 2020 – 15 sept 2020

Faculty Principal Investigator

Prof Amitabh Pandey

Contact Detail:
Room No 100
Faculty wing VI,
Cell no 09425017945, [email protected],

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 Public Policy System (PPS)
Code C 406
(Compulsory course)
Course Co-ordinator Term IV Course Batch: 2019-21
Dr Amitabh Pandey July – Sept 2020 Credit Points: 1.0
Background
This course is set up in three tracks. First track focuses on public policy – concept, theories
and structures. It focuses on rationale of public policy in the sphere of Market, Expert and
Polticis. The course will start off by refreshing and establishing a theoretical base to public
policy in general. It would also include broad discussion on institutions and the nature of the
Indian state-so as to have a nuanced understanding of the role of institutions in policy
making, the functioning of the three arms of the state and the relation between the state,
market and civil society. It also focuses on
The second track of the course introduces the complexitites policy analysis and its phases. It
focuses on politics in public policies (the stakeholders) and ethical dimensions of good, fair
and effective.
The third tracks looks into policy changes in the recent past providing an ever-widening
democratic space to the local communities for articulating their needs and participating in the
public affairs and natural resources management. This shift has caused changes in the
planning process in the public sector.
Course outcomes
After successful completion of the course the students will be able to:
1. Describe the theories of policy formulation and basic components of policy process
2. Identify and explain problems related to implementation of public policies systems
3. Develop skill to analysis of public policies as well as natural resource policies
4. Demonstrate their understanding of the monitoring and evaluation of public policy
Pedagogy
This course aims to build the students’ capacity to understand concepts of policy science,
process, formulation and changes and their implications in public domain in general and
natural resource management inparticular. The course aims at continuous interactive
learning through case discussions, panel discussions and expert lectures. The emerging
issues and experiences will help in understanding the complexities of policy making process
in India, role of various actors, and provide an opportunity for participants to establish a
theory-practice connect and draw implications for future action.
Course Evalutaion

Three Quiz(s) 15%

Policy paper writing and & presentation 10%
Mid-term Test 25%
End-term Examination 50%
Assignment: Policy paper on the issue of your choice
Select a policy problem from a recent policy issue in the government policy or natural resource
management, as per your interest and obtain approval of the course coordinator. Prepare a policy
paper by collecting data and analysising, and explaining your position with the supporting arguments.
The paper should be of 2500 – 3000 words. You will be quizzed on your stand and the related
readings. A model format for the paper will be provided to each group.

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Mapping of COs with Assessment Components:
COs Quizzes Assignment Mid term End Term
Quiz-1 Quiz-2
406.1 3 2 3 3
406.2 1 3 2 3 3
406.3 1 2 3 3
406.4 3 3 3
Note: 3 is high, 2 is medium and 1 is low
Mapping of COs to POs:
COs PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9
406.1 3 2 3 3 1 - - - -
406.2 3 2 3 3 1 - - - -
406.3 3 2 3 3 1 - - 1 -
406.4 3 2 3 3 2 - 2 2 2
Note: 3 is high, 2 is medium and 1 is low

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 Text Books
S.No Author Book title
1 Mathur, Kuldeep Public Policy and Polictics in India : How Insititions matter, (2018
editions), Oxford India Paperbacks
2 Kingdon, John Agendas, alternatives and public policies. (2013) 2nd Edition.
Pearson Ebook.
3 Dunn, William N Public policy analysis: an introduction. (2004) 5th Edition. Pearson
New International Edition..
4 Munger, M.C Analyzing Policy: choices, conflicts, and practices.Norton and
company (2000)
5 Kristin Morse & Policy Analysis for effective development, TERI press, New Delhi,
Raymond J (2006)
struyk
6 Cochran, C. L & Public Policy: Perspective and Choices, Viva Books Private limited,
Malone E. F. New Delhi. (2007)
7 Dye, Thomas, R. Understanding Public Policy. Pearson Prentice Hall. New Jersy 11th
edition. (2008)
8 Little, I.M.D Ethics, Economics, & Polictics: priniciples of Public Policy, Oxford
University Press, New Delhi. (2003)

Case reading: Case and references shall be given during the sessions
1. GOI 2006, Environment Policy-2006
2. GOI 2006 National Rural Employment Gaurentee Act
3. Alan Thomas & G Mohan (2007), Research Skills for Policy Development: How to find out
fast, Sage Publication
4. Gold.D, Zonna. V, & Nayyar A, 2011. Policy Landscape and Think Tanks in India:
paradigm, processes and Future Directions, Bill and Melinda Gate foundation.
5. Guy B Peter, & J Pierre (2006), Handbook of Public Policy, Sage publication New delhi
6. Rainey Hal G, 1991. Understanding and Managing Public Organisations, San Francisco:
Jossey Bass
7. Weimer, David L. & Aidan R Vining, 1998. Policy Analysis: Concepts and Practice, 3rd
Edition, Prentice Hall

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 Session details for Public Policy system
(Each session will of three hours)
Session Topic
Teaching faculty
Section I: Concept & Theory
1 Course overview
 Introduction to Public Policy
Compulsory readings
 Kuldeep Mathur: Introduction, Dunn – Ch –Introduction, Page no 47-55 Chapter
 Kingdon Chapt 1, 4 & 8, Munger (Book 3) chapt 3, 4 and 5
2  Rationale of Public Policy Market, Government and
Expert failure
 Public Policy, Management and its importance
Compulsory readings
 Kuldeep Mathur: Introduction, Dunn – Ch –Introduction
 Kingdon Chapt 1, 4 & 8Munger (Book 3) chapt 3, 4 and 5
3  Public Policy theories
 Types of Public Policies Policy Classification &
Instruments
Compulsory readings
 Kuldeep Mathur: Introduction, Dunn – Ch –Introduction
 Kingdon Chapt 1, 4 & 8, Munger (Book 3) chapt 3, 4 and 5
Public Policy Analysis skill
4 Policy Process in making
 Policy making process in India
 Political system
 Bureaucracy and Interest groups
Compulsory readings
 Dye 2008, chapt 2, K Mathur : Chapt 3
5  Policy Analysis
 Policy argumentation
Compulsory readings
 Dunn Ch 3, Dunn 403-421
6  Policy prescriptions (recommendation)
 Policy Implementation

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Compulsory readings
 Dunn ch 5, Munger chapt 1 & 5. Dunn ch 7 TSP case

7  Policy Monitoring and Evaluation

Compulsory readings
Dunn chapt 8, Dunn 335-358, Case access to right UNICEF
Public Policy: Perspective and Practice
8  Issues of Ethics in Public Policy
 Good Governance
 Social Policy in India
Compulsory readings
Little Part Iv Chapter 12
The Challenge of Good Governance in India
J Gosh Social Policy and Development , 2002

8 Policy Analysis Project: Desk review in place of stay

Topics of Policy Implementation, Monitoring & E of Forestry,
Environment, Water and Social Protection Schemes
Compulsory readings
Govt policy documents and state implementation plan

9 &10 Presentations & Winding up

One presnettation of 15 min and 5 min discussion
End-term Exam