Topics will include the concept of policy; objectives and types of policies; stages in the development of policies; scope and content of population and health policies. The course will also highlight on the multidisciplinary nature of public policy processes and contexts, by focusing on demography, public health, epidemiology, political science, public administration, sociology and political theory. The course focuses on specific examples of population and health policies of Ghana as well as from other developing and developed countries.

Objective:The course introduces students to issues involved in population and health policies formulation, implementation and evaluation within the context of national development.

Mode of Delivery: Lecture method will be the main model for delivery. It will be complemented with assignments on individual and group basis.