Redesigning Policy Practices in Global Health
Although many scholars agree that radical political change is necessary to address health inequities worldwide, not much has changed over the last decades. In this specialisation, we will use a critical policy and political economy lens to analyse how political processes at the interplay of international and national governance contribute to maintaining the neoliberal status quo. Furthermore, we will discuss unconventional tools that will help you to bring about change.
Course Format
- Policy documents on health related topics such as mental health, occupational health and universal health coverage are used as starting points for analysis.
- Making use of round tables and role-plays, students will be introduced to the strategic power game that is taking place in the policy arena, and will learn to use (social) media, citizen science and activism and other strategies to influence policy.
Maastricht University
Maastricht University is well-known for its Student Centred Teaching approach, an approach that helps you to develop competences crucial for lifelong learning. Furthermore, the international character of this young Dutch University is an excellent environment to practice international and multidisciplinary collaboration and to acquire knowledge and skills to address wicked global health problems.
Staff involved
Dr. Mo Chen
Dr. Agnes Meershoek
Dr. Milena Pavlova
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