Innovative Policy Solutions for Atlantica Crisis
Explore the multifaceted crisis in Atlantica, a middle-income nation, focusing on youth unemployment and its impact on stability. Dive into the government's evidence-informed policy approach and cabinet discussions on various sectors. Understand the think tank's advisory role and how they navigate their relationship with the government in addressing critical policy issues.
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THE CASE Country name: Atlantica Country situation: Atlantica, a middle-income nation, is facing a multifaceted crisis that is impacting its political stability, economic growth, and social cohesion. Description of the core policy problem: Atlantica is grappling with a significant increase in youth unemployment which researchers argue is one of the main causes of widespread social unrest, economic downturn, and political instability. The government is under pressure to formulate effective policies to address this. Evidence informed policy: The Government of Atlantica is broadly open to evidence and advice.
CABINET MEMBERS HAVE BEEN DISCUSSING DIFFERENT ANGLES AND INTERVENTIONS Technology Sector: Focus on the digital divide and its impact on youth employment opportunities. Agriculture Sector: Emphasis on modernizing agriculture to create jobs for young people. Manufacturing Sector: Challenges of automation and its effect on employment. Tourism Sector: Leveraging tourism for sustainable job creation. Renewable Energy Sector: Opportunities in green jobs and challenges in transitioning from traditional industries. Security sector: Focus on law enforcement both in preventive and punitive solutions. And more?
YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH GOVERNMENT 1. Advisory Role: The think tank is a key advisor to the government, with direct influence on policy decisions. 2. Independent Analyst: The think tank operates independently, providing unbiased analysis and critique of government policies. 3. Advocacy Group: The think tank advocates for specific policy changes, often aligning with non-governmental organisations. 4. Sub-national: Works at the sub-national level typically engaging with sub-national policy actors so relatively unknown to the central government. 5. Antagonist relationship: The think tank has a difficult or non- existent relationship with the current government. The think tank has formal links to the main opposition party
TASK IN GROUPS 1. 5 groups according to your think tank s relationship with the government 2. Discuss the case develop the nuance of the scenario 3. Develop policy questions that the Cabinet may want to address 4. Formulate research questions that your think tank would need to answer to address the policy questions 5. Recommended a process/method to answer and communicate the answers above 6. Present / discuss in plenary
DISCUSSION What happens with your apprach iF the government is NOT open to evidence based advice? Under which other circumstances would your approaches change? internal and exteral
THIS IS WHAT CHATGPT DID HOW DID YOU DO? 1.Developing Policy Questions: 1. How can Atlantica address youth unemployment in the context of its specific sector/country variation? 2. What measures can the government take to ensure long-term economic stability while immediately addressing unemployment? 3. How can Atlantica balance social equity and economic growth in its policy formulation? 2.Formulating Research Questions: 1. What are the root causes of youth unemployment in Atlantica within the chosen sector/country context? 2. What successful models exist in other countries that Atlantica can adapt to its unique situation? 3. How do different stakeholders (youth, businesses, international organizations) perceive the unemployment crisis? 3.Recommended Process: 1. Data Collection: Gathering relevant data on unemployment rates, demographic trends, sector-specific challenges, and international benchmarks. 2. Stakeholder Engagement: Conducting interviews, focus groups, and surveys with affected youth, businesses, and civil society. 3. Policy Analysis: Evaluating potential solutions using frameworks like cost-benefit analysis, SWOT analysis, and risk assessment. 4. Pilot Programs: Implementing small-scale pilot programs to test the viability of proposed policies. 5. Feedback and Adaptation: Regularly reviewing the impact of policies and adapting them based on feedback and changing circumstances.
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