From Excel to evidence: What modern policy analysis really requires | Public Policy webinar

In today’s data-saturated world, spreadsheets and dashboards alone do not create effective public policy. Modern policy challenges require critical thinking, evidence-based reasoning, and the ability to translate data into real-world impact. In this faculty-led webinar by O.P. Jindal Global University, we explore what policy analysis truly demands in an era of big data, rapid change, and complex governance challenges. This session goes beyond formulas and quantitative tools to examine how context, judgment, research evaluation, and institutional realities shape meaningful policy decisions. ⭐ In this session, you’ll learn: Why data skills alone are not enough for effective policymaking The shift from descriptive statistics to evidence-driven policy design How to critically evaluate research, datasets, and real-world constraints Bridging the gap between quantitative tools and measurable policy outcomes The analytical mindset required for modern public policy careers Learn more about the Master of Arts in Public Policy programme: https://www.coursera.org/degrees/ma-p... 🔔 Subscribe for more faculty-led discussions on public policy, governance, and evidence-based decision-making.