ABOUT BOOK

This course teaches students to conduct a systematic exploratory analysis for complex policyproblems in a multi-actor environment. The goal of such an exploratory analysis is to develop abetter understanding of the various dimensions involved in a complex problem, based on which anagenda for meaningful further in-depth analysis activities can be developed.The course consists of a part containing methods and applications, and a part containing theory toprovide insight into the capabilities and limitations of policy analyses within a multi-actor process.Upon successful completion of the course, the student is able to structure complex policy problemsand set up an agenda for meaningful subsequent analysis.