Program overview
This program introduces participants to the role of human behavior in shaping public policy outcomes. It explores how individuals, organizations, and industry stakeholders respond to policies and how these responses influence policy effectiveness. Drawing on insights from psychology and economics, the program highlights behavioral factors that affect decision-making and policy implementation.
Participants will learn practical approaches for incorporating behavioral insights into policy design and evaluation. The program introduces evidence-based tools such as surveys, field experiments, and behavioral nudges, and demonstrates how they can be used to assess behavioral responses and improve policy impact.
Through interactive discussions and real-world case studies, the program equips policy professionals with practical knowledge to integrate behavioral considerations into the development and implementation of policies across a range of sectors.
Mode of Learning
In-person
Location
KSPP
Language
English
Duration
2 Days
Program Start
April 28, 2026
Program End
April 29, 2026
Program Hours
09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Learning Outcomes
Identify and describe core behavioral concepts from psychology and economics that influence public policy outcomes.
Understand the application of behavioral tools, such as survey and field experiments, to assess stakeholder responses to policy interventions.
Evaluate the behavioral implications of public policies by analyzing case studies and experiment-based data.
Understand how to design behavioral interventions in achieving policy goals.
Understand how to assess the effectiveness of behavioral interventions in achieving policy goals.
Who Should Attend?
Professionals
Professionals with 2+ years of full-time experience in public policy.
Professionals
Government professionals from any area of policy are welcome
Knowledge
Prior knowledge of public policy is preferred.
Language
Proficiency in both written and spoken English.
Faculty
Abdulelah Darandary
Abdulelah Darandary is a Fellow in the Energy Macro and Microeconomics program at KAPSARC, specializing in macroeconomics, energy economics, public policy, and international trade and investment flows. He leads the project “Applying Behavioral Economics Methods to Energy Policymaking in Saudi Arabia,” which delivered the country’s first randomized controlled trial on electricity consumption. He also contributes to projects on regional energy demand modeling, macroeconomic impact of price reforms, input-output tables, CGE modeling, and energy transition pathways. He holds a master’s degree in Applied Economics and a bachelor's degree with honors in Banking and Financial Economics. His research supports evidence-based policymaking and has been published in top-tier peer-reviewed journals
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