Public & Development Management

1. Training Introduction

Public & Development Management integrates principles of public administration with development planning and program implementation. It equips public sector professionals and development practitioners with the skills needed to design, implement, and evaluate development initiatives that improve socio-economic outcomes while ensuring accountability and good governance.

This training emphasizes strategic planning, policy formulation, resource management, and citizen-centered approaches to enhance development effectiveness at local, regional, and national levels.

 

2. Training Objectives

The training aims to:

• Build managerial and leadership capacity in public and development institutions.
• Equip participants with tools to plan, implement, and monitor development projects.
• Promote evidence-based policy-making and results-oriented governance.
• Enhance financial, human, and organizational resource management.
• Foster transparency, accountability, and ethical leadership.
• Encourage innovation and digital solutions in public service and development management.

 

3. Targeted Group

This program is designed for:

• Public sector managers and administrators
• Development agency officials and project managers
• Local government and municipal leaders
• NGO and civil society development practitioners
• Policy analysts and program coordinators

 

4. Course Duration

• Standard Program: 2 weeks (24–36 hours)
• Executive Program: 5 days
• Extended Program with Practical Project: 4–6 weeks

Delivery: In-person, virtual, or hybrid.

 

5. Training Methodology

• Expert-led lectures and interactive discussions
• Case studies on public sector and development project management
• Group exercises, role plays, and scenario planning
• Action-oriented assignments and project-based learning
• Practical exercises in planning, budgeting, and monitoring development programs
• Leadership self-assessments and peer feedback

 

6. Course Content

Module 1: Foundations of Public & Development Management

• Public administration and development management principles
• Governance, accountability, and public sector ethics
• Institutional frameworks and legal considerations

Module 2: Strategic Planning and Policy Development

• Development planning tools and methodologies
• Policy formulation and implementation in the development context
• Evidence-based decision-making and results-focused planning

Module 3: Project and Program Management

• Lifecycle of development projects
• Monitoring, evaluation, and reporting
• Risk assessment and management

Module 4: Financial and Resource Management

• Budgeting for development programs
• Resource allocation, optimization, and financial accountability
• Managing donor funds and partnerships

Module 5: Organizational Leadership and Human Resource Management

• Leading public and development institutions
• Performance management, team building, and motivation
• Conflict resolution and stakeholder engagement

Module 6: Community Engagement and Participation

• Participatory approaches to development planning
• Stakeholder mapping and collaboration
• Empowering communities for sustainable development

Module 7: Innovation, Technology, and Digital Solutions

• E-governance and digital tools in development management
• Leveraging technology for transparency and efficiency
• Driving innovation in public and development programs

Module 8: Capstone Project – Development Action Plan

• Applying learning to real-world development challenges
• Designing actionable solutions for local or national development projects
• Presentation, peer review, and feedback

 

7. Learning Outcomes

By the end of the training, participants will be able to:

• Lead public and development organizations with strategic focus and integrity.
• Design and implement effective development programs and projects.
• Apply evidence-based planning and results-oriented management tools.
• Optimize financial, human, and organizational resources.
• Engage stakeholders and communities in participatory development.
• Promote innovation and digital transformation in public and development management.
• Produce actionable development management plans for real-world application.

 

8. Certificate of Completion

Participants who complete all modules and the capstone project will receive:

Certificate in Public & Development Management

Issued by: FOTADE Training, Research and Resource Development Centre

Certificate includes:

• Participant’s name
• Course title and module completion
• Duration and delivery mode
• Competencies gained
• Official signatures and FOTADE seal