Bridging research and policy: IPIL leads policy writing workshop for SuRER CT researchers

May 14 2025

The Institute for Policy Innovation and Leadership (IPIL), in partnership with the College of Engineering and Technology (COET) conducted a policy writing workshop for the Sustainable Resource Engineering Research for Construction Technologies (SuRER CT) Center under the Research Technology Program on April 14, 2025 at 4th Floor COET Building, 大发快三彩票. This initiative forms part of the SuRER CT Center’s capacity-building efforts and is funded by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST).

This workshop aimed to equip the researchers with the knowledge and skills needed to translate their technical outputs into actionable policy recommendations. By the end of the training, participants were expected to develop and present draft policy briefs aligned with their ongoing research initiatives.

The COET invited the IPIL to facilitate the workshop, recognizing the institute’s mandate to spearhead policy-related initiatives within and beyond the university. The workshop commenced with an introduction of the organizers, resource persons, and participants.

Prof. Shiela Ramos, Dean of the COET, welcomed the participants, while Prof. Adrian Galido, Director of IPIL, delivered the rationale of the workshop. Additionally, the IPIL’s team resource persons included Asst. Prof. John Gieveson Iglupas, Prof. Maria Pia Sison, Bainorah Amate, Rholaisa Mamailao, and Joy Mae Gabion. They facilitated the interactive lectures and guided the participants throughout the workshop process.

Key topics included public policy concepts, the structure and purpose of a policy brief, crafting viable policy options, and formulating a call to action. Rather than relying solely on lectures, the resource persons enriched the discussions by sharing concrete examples of policy briefs previously developed by IPIL, offering practical insights into effective policy writing.

The core of the workshop was the writeshop, where the participants, organized in groups, began drafting their policy briefs. During the writeshop, the resource persons provided hands-on guidance, offering feedback and support during each stage of the writing process. The session concluded with group presentations of their draft policy briefs, followed by a round of constructive feedback from the resource persons. The resource persons commended the participants for their ability to produce well-structured and insightful policy briefs despite the limited timeframe. This reflects the researchers’ commitment to aligning technical work with real-world policy impact.

Beyond enhancing writing skills, the workshop underscored the importance of bridging research and policy. By encouraging researchers to develop policy recommendations grounded in their findings, the initiative aims to foster greater engagement with policymakers and stakeholders, contributing to community-responsive solutions.

As emphasized by both IPIL and COET, this workshop marks only the beginning of a broader advocacy. Plans are already underway to conduct more policy writing workshops in the future, targeting both internal and external stakeholders across disciplines and sectors.

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