Organisation profile
Organisation profile
The College of Public Policy (CPP) is HBKU’s newest college and reflects the priority the university places on supporting and contributing to effective policy development towards implementing the Qatar National Vision 2030.
CPP is a unique and exciting environment, with cutting-edge research on policy challenges that face Qatar, the region, and the world. It aims to be one of the leading public policy schools in the region and the world, acting as a bridge and a hub for innovative policy solutions across a range of issues.
Faculty
The College of Public Policy (CPP) has highly qualified faculty with strong track records in policy research and public management. The college also emphasizes effective and engaged teaching and a rich experience for its students. Faculty are conducting research on sustainable development, global governance, international migration, science policy, family policy, and demographic change in Qatar and the MENA region, energy economics, trade, food security, and values and ethics as foundations for public policy.
Accreditation
The Masters of Public Policy (MPP) program is accredited by the European Association for Public Administration Accreditation (EAPAA) for the 2024-2030 period. It is the first MPP program in the Gulf region and the second MPP program in the Middle East and North African (MENA) region to earn such a prestigious recognition.
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Profiles
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EX-QNRF-PTP-7: Advancing Qatar’s Global Competitiveness: Attracting and Retaining Top Talent in Healthcare, Higher Education, and Technology
Amin, H. F. (Lead Principal Investigator), Ozturk, O. (Principal Investigator), Cochrane, L. J. R. (Principal Investigator), Kamal, M. (Graduate Student), Kadhem, Z. (Graduate Student), Hassan, A. (Graduate Student) & Inayat, K. (Graduate Student)
3/02/26 → 3/08/26
Project: Applied Research
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HBKU-OVPR-TG-03-54: Mapping the National Policies and Services to Strengthen the Health and Education Systems for Children and Adults with Autism and Other Disabilities in Qatar
Amin, H. F. (Lead Principal Investigator), Lahmar, F. (Principal Investigator), AlSayed, D. B. H. (Consultant), Satti, D. A. (Consultant), Dhaibani, D. H. A. (Consultant), Khatib, D. S. B. E. (Consultant), Shaban, S. (Principal Investigator), El-Taweel, G. S. (Principal Investigator), Salih, R. (Graduate Student) & Hussein, R. (Graduate Student)
1/11/25 → 31/10/27
Project: Applied Research
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EX-QNRF-ARG-266: Decision making in intensive care units in Qatar: A qualitative study
AlSayed Hassan, D. (Lead Principal Investigator), HSSAIN, D. A. A. (Co-Lead Principal Investigator) & Daher-Nashif, D. S. (Co-Lead Principal Investigator)
18/08/25 → 1/02/28
Project: Applied Research
Research output
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Analysis of two decades of aid flows to higher education in Palestine: implications for rebuilding destroyed higher education in Gaza
Barakat, S., Heleta, S. & Cochrane, L., Jan 2026, In: Higher Education. 91, 1, p. 223-243 21 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Digital mental health needs a purpose-driven approach
Househ, M., Shah, H. A., Tariq, Z. U. A., Alsayed Hassan, D., Khalifa, M., Schneider, J., Hamdi, M., Abd-Alrazaq, A., Ahmad, A., Solaiman, B., Kushniruk, A. & Al-Nuaimi, S. K., Feb 2026, In: Nature Human Behaviour. 10, 2, p. 227-238 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Do Donors Provide Foreign Aid Based on Needs? An Analysis of Funding Flows to Higher Education During the Implementation of the SDGs
Heleta, S. & Cochrane, L., Feb 2026, In: Sustainable Development. 34, 1, p. 993-1006 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Student theses
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Addressing Child Marriage in India: A Systematic Review of Determinants and Challenges to Interventions
Anisetty, A. K. (Author), 2025Student thesis: Master's Dissertation
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An Overview of the Professional Development for School Counselors: A Case Study in Qatar
Al-Thani, A. (Author), 2024Student thesis: Master's Dissertation
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ASSESSING AWARENESS OF RARE DISEASES AMONG HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS: AN EXPLORATORY STUDY ABOUT SUDAN
Ahmed, N. (Author), 2024Student thesis: Master's Dissertation