Policy Desing for Public Sector and

Non-Governmental Organizations

Policy Design is a structured and strategic process aimed at developing effective, sustainable and context-sensitive public policies capable of addressing complex challenges faced by public institutions, non-governmental organisations and civic actors.

In contemporary governance environments, institutions are increasingly required to deal with wicked problems: multidimensional issues characterised by uncertainty, multiple stakeholders, interdependent variables and long-term consequences. Traditional sector-based or purely regulatory approaches often prove insufficient in such contexts. Policy Design provides a methodological framework to analyse these challenges systemically and to develop integrated, adaptive and outcome-oriented solutions.

Our approach to Policy Design combines legal expertise, institutional analysis and strategic planning, allowing policies to be conceived not only as normative instruments, but as tools for governance, cooperation and territorial development. Particular attention is devoted to aligning policy objectives with institutional capacities, stakeholder interests and cultural contexts.

Policy Design activities focus on:

• defining clear policy goals and measurable outcomes;

• mapping institutional, social and economic systems involved in policy implementation;

• identifying structural constraints and opportunities within governance frameworks;

• designing policy actions that are resilient, adaptable and sustainable over time.

Specialised advisory support is provided to public sector bodies, NGOs and organisations operating at local, regional and international levels, particularly in areas involving cultural cooperation, territorial development, institutional innovation and international positioning.

Within this framework, Policy Design is also applied as a strategic tool for cultural diplomacy and soft power, supporting initiatives aimed at strengthening international cooperation, counteracting negative stereotypes and enhancing the global visibility and credibility of territories, institutions and communities. Policies are conceived as enablers of dialogue, trust-building and long-term partnerships across borders.

Services in the field of Policy Design include:

• strategic analysis and development of policy frameworks for public institutions and NGOs;
• advisory support for governance innovation and institutional capacity building;
• design of cultural and territorial development policies with international projection;
• support for cross-sector and multi-stakeholder cooperation initiatives;
• integration of legal, institutional and strategic perspectives into policy processes.

Policy Design activities are closely connected with broader advisory work in governance, international cooperation and territorial positioning, allowing legal assistance and strategic consultancy to operate within a coherent and integrated framework.

By combining systemic analysis, legal understanding and strategic vision, Policy Design supports institutions and organisations in navigating complexity, anticipating risks and achieving long-term, sustainable impact in evolving governance environments.