16 Feb You are an independent international expert who has been asked to advise a group of international and domestic organizations on an important contemporary challenge in global p
You are an independent international expert who has been asked to advise a group of international and domestic organizations on an important contemporary challenge in global political turbulence. You are tasked with briefing the group on the nature of the policy issue and its drivers, the perspectives of the different groups with a stake in the issue, and a set of concrete policy measures to address the challenge.
Prepare an outline of a policy brief with specific details about the ongoing war in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
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Rubric for Outline of Final Policy Brief
IAS 5902: Global Political Turbulence
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Introduction: do you include the points you plan to address in this section and are they appropriate for this section? |
5 points |
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Contextual background: do you include the points you plan to address in this section and are they appropriate for this section? |
10 points |
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Discussion of different stakeholder perspectives: do you include the points you plan to address in this section and are they appropriate for this section? |
25 points |
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Policy solutions: do you include the points you plan to address in this section and are they appropriate for this section? |
25 points |
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Conclusions: do you include the points you plan to address in this section and are they appropriate for this section? |
5 points |
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Sources: do you list at least 8 reliable sources that you have or will draw on? |
20 points |
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Organization: does your outline reflect a logical organization for your policy brief? |
10 points |
Grade: / 100
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Outline instructions
You are an independent international expert who has been asked to advise a group of international and domestic organizations on an important contemporary challenge in global political turbulence. You are tasked with briefing the group on the nature of the policy issue and its drivers, the perspectives of the different groups with a stake in the issue, and a set of concrete policy measures to address the challenge.
Prepare an outline of a policy brief with specific details about the ongoing war in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
The outline must contain the following:
· It must provide initial thoughts and insights organized according to the sections listed below (introduction; background and context; discussion of stakeholder perspectives; proposed policy measures; conclusions and future directions)
· It must contain a works cited section that includes at least 8 reliable sources from which you have or will glean information. While you do not need to rely entirely on peer-reviewed, scholarly sources because this is not a formal research paper, your information should come from authoritative sources (widely recognized news sources, policy reports from reliable think tanks and NGOs, primary materials from your context, etc.)
Remember to ensure that your outline is comprehensive, well-organized, and supported by credible sources. This will lay the foundation for a strong and impactful policy brief.
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Policy Brief Outline
Title: Addressing the Ongoing War in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
I. Introduction
Brief overview of the ongoing war in DRC
Importance of addressing the issue
Overview of the policy brief structure
II. Background and Context
Historical context of conflict and key events leading to the current situation
Analysis of the key drivers fueling the war
Impact of the conflict on the region and its people
III. Discussion of Stakeholder Perspectives
Perspectives of the DRC government and military
International community and global organizations' perspectives
Perspectives of local communities and tribal groups affected by the conflict
NGOs and humanitarian organizations' viewpoints
IV. Proposed Policy Measures
Diplomatic and peace-building initiatives
Strengthening governance and accountability
Security and military intervention strategies
Humanitarian and development aid efforts
Economic and resource management solutions
V. Conclusions and Future Directions
Summary of key findings and proposed policy measures
Potential challenges and obstacles to policy implementation
Recommendations for follow-up actions and ongoing monitoring
Works Cited
– List of at least 8 reliable sources including policy reports, news articles, and primary materials from authoritative sources.
