PUBLIC SYSTEMS AND GOVERNANCE
POLICY PIONEERS PROGRAM
India Needs Better Systems.
Will You Build Them?
Do you want to explore how India’s public systems can be redesigned to truly serve the people?
Do you want to explore how India’s public systems can be redesigned to truly serve the people?
If you’ve asked yourself how real change can happen in the way India is governed this program is built for you.
GOVERNANCE
Governance has a space for re-imagining our institutions, structures and processes. It is about how decisions are made, how public money is spent, and how systems respond to the needs of people.
India Policy Pioneers Program is India House’s flagship program for young professionals, students, and changemakers who want to make a real difference. This 4 month blended learning program will provide you with the skills, knowledge, and network to drive real-world impact.
The Public Systems and Governance specialization under the Policy Pioneers Program is for those who want to lead real change. You will explore how institutions work, why they often don’t, and what it takes to design better systems.
- Learn from leading thinkers.
- Understand how governance, financing, and technology shape outcomes on the ground.
- Work on live Hands on Projects (HoPs) that go beyond the classroom.
PROGRAM CURRICULUM
Governance is the bridge between policy and people.
Over 8 modules, this specialization gives you the toolkit to improve that bridge. From understanding state capacity to designing reforms, you’ll engage with governance not as a spectator but as a driver of systemic change.
Policy Tools & Analytical Frameworks
Build core policy skills, from policy reading to data-driven analysis- while grasping the paradox between policy and politics.
Understanding Governance and Public Systems
Explore governance as a concept, its institutions, executive, legislature, judiciary, security systems, and comparative civil services models.
Policies, Markets & Fiscal Dynamics
Examine how economic policy, governance structures, and market forces collectively shape public service systems and outcomes.
Policy in Practice
Examine real-world governance through case studies, assessing impact, challenges, and the role of technology in digital infrastructure and smart cities.
Designing Policy Solutions
Use behavioral insights, systems thinking, and design thinking to develop practical, sustainable policy solutions.
Leading the Change
Engage with top institutions, apply learning through HOPs and workshops, refine your leadership style, and explore career opportunities.
Hands-On Projects, paired with your curriculum, designed to put learnings into action.
Deep dive into the curriculum to know what the Governance program has in store for you.
Guided by the leading experts, learn from the best in the Governance domain.
Get to know more about the Eligibility, Selection Process and the Program Fees here.
WHERE CAN A CAREER IN GOVERNANCE POLICY TAKE YOU?
Governance Policy Analyst / Researcher
Think Tanks, Universities, Research Institutes.
Conduct research and policy analysis on governance systems and reformsPolicy Advisor / Young Professional
Ministries, Government Agencies
Support elected officials on governance strategy and implementationAdvocate/ Communication Specialist
Government Bodies, Political Parties, Media Agency
Shape public messaging around governance policies and reformsProgram Manager – Governance Reform
NGOs, Development and Philanthropic Organisations
Manage, lead or oversee governance projects and grantsGovernment Relations Advisor
Corporates, VC firms
Help businesses navigate governance frameworks and engage with policymakersGovernance Consultant
Independent Practice, Consulting firms
Advise organisations and governments on improving systems and accountability