The first-ever training at a sub-national level on the initial steps in conducting policy analysis was held in Oudomxay from 12 to 14 December 2023. This three-day training was attended by participants from both Oudomxay and Phongsaly provinces. The workshop was officially opened by Mr. Ousavanh Thiengthepvongsa, Director General of the Socio-economic Policy Research Institute (SPRI), and Mr. Chanthabouly Vanthalack, Deputy Director of Oudomxay Department of Planning and Investment.
This training, organized under the NIPN project, is part of a series of trainings that will be provided to provinces based on the capacity needs assessment, conducted earlier in 2023. The training is divided into two main areas: data analysis and statistics, led by the Data Analysis Unit, and policy analysis and report writing, led by the Policy Analysis Unit.
This first training at a provincial level of the Policy Analysis Unit aimed to introduce participants to principles and a process in planning and writing a policy, further strengthening the capabilities of government personnel at a sub-national level.