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Preparation of policy documents

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2 days
8 sessions
18 hours
5-10 participants

Programme goals

The programme aims to strengthen the skills of preparing policy documents for all researchers. These are specific documents that are not the same as the extensive research and analysis conducted by experts, but are a summary of the findings and conclusions of the conducted research, with the greatest emphasis on the recommendations for policy changes. The training will help participants through practical work to go through the steps of preparing policy documents, ie will practically guide them through the process that seeks to result in policy changes according to the presented arguments.

Contribution towards development of knowledge, skills and competences

At the end of the training the participants will:

  •  Recognize the value of well-prepared policy documents for successfully acquainting the public with their research, data and recommendations
  • Be able to present data and evidence from research in a clear and unambiguous way
  •  Get acquainted with the recommended structure of these documents
  •  Gain skills in using tool presentation options
  •  Learn what are the key elements that the documents should contain
  •  Make a draft policy document in their field of action with the support of trainers (structure and key points)

Programme content

  • What is a policy document and what is its purpose?
  • Structure of documents and mandatory elements
  • Tools for presenting options (SWOT, PEST ..)
  • Options for visual presentation of data
  • Practical exercises
  • Exercise for preparing a draft document (only key points) Intercultural learning
  • Option to publish and distribute a short version of the document (policy brief)

Programme coordinator

Iskra Belceva – Ristovska

Iskra Belceva-Ristovska is an experienced trainer, project manager and institutional development expert with over 20 years of professional experience in EU integration, EU-funded programmes, public administration reform and organisational development. She brings hands-on experience in managing and implementing EU-funded/ IPA programmes and contracts, combining practical knowledge of EU procedures with a thorough understanding of institutional systems and requirements.

During her ten-year engagement at the Ministry of Finance, within the Contracting Authority for IPA (CFCD), she was responsible for establishing and maintaining EU funds management and control systems, strengthening the capacities of Operating Structures, and developing procedures. She also chaired evaluation committees for service, supply, framework, grant and twinning contracts. Her subsequent work as a consultant and project manager has further expanded her experience across the entire project cycle, from project development and preparation to implementation, monitoring, reporting and evaluation.

As a trainer, she has designed and delivered numerous capacity-building programmes for public institutions, IPA structures, municipalities, civil society organisations. Her training expertise covers EU project cycle management, EU funding mechanisms, project development and preparation, PRAG procedures and public procurement, grant contract management, financial and operational procedures, and internal control systems. She has also developed training curricula, practical exercises, manuals and tailored learning materials for institutions in North Macedonia and Turkey.

Her expertise in organisational development includes functional analysis, institutional restructuring, strategic planning, human resource management, staff planning, performance management and development of internal procedures. She is the author of the Methodology for Functional Analysis in Public Sector Institutions in North Macedonia, which she has applied in numerous central and local government institutions.

She holds an LLM in European and Comparative Law from the University of Ghent, Belgium. Her training approach combines regulatory and methodological knowledge with practical examples, case studies and exercises, ensuring that participants acquire applicable skills and tools for their everyday professional responsibilities.

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