Public Management & Governance

1. Training Introduction

Public Management & Governance focuses on the efficient and ethical administration of public institutions, ensuring accountability, transparency, and citizen-centered service delivery. This training equips professionals with managerial, leadership, and governance skills necessary for policy implementation, public service reform, and sustainable development.

Participants will learn to navigate complex governance systems, manage public resources effectively, and lead institutions toward achieving strategic objectives while maintaining public trust.

 

2. Training Objectives

The training aims to:

• Enhance managerial and leadership skills in the public sector.
• Strengthen governance practices and institutional accountability.
• Equip participants with tools for strategic planning, policy implementation, and performance management.
• Promote citizen-centric approaches and participatory governance.
• Build capacity in resource management, organizational development, and ethical leadership.
• Encourage innovation and digital solutions in public management.

 

3. Targeted Group

This program is designed for:

• Public sector managers and administrators
• Local government officials and municipal executives
• Policy makers, planners, and governance professionals
• Civil servants seeking leadership and management skills
• Development agency staff involved in governance projects

 

4. Course Duration

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

Delivery: In-person, virtual, or hybrid.

 

5. Training Methodology

• Expert-led lectures and interactive discussions
• Case studies of governance reforms and public management success stories
• Group exercises, scenario planning, and role plays
• Practical exercises in policy implementation, budgeting, and performance evaluation
• Leadership self-assessment, peer feedback, and mentoring
• Development of actionable governance and management plans

 

6. Course Content

Module 1: Foundations of Public Management & Governance

• Principles and theories of public management
• Governance frameworks and institutional structures
• Roles and responsibilities of public managers

Module 2: Strategic Planning and Policy Implementation

• Strategic management in public institutions
• Policy development, implementation, and evaluation
• Performance measurement and results-based management

Module 3: Organizational Leadership and Human Resource Management

• Leadership theories and practices in the public sector
• Managing teams, motivation, and conflict resolution
• Talent management and succession planning

Module 4: Financial Management and Accountability

• Public sector budgeting and resource allocation
• Financial planning, reporting, and control mechanisms
• Enhancing transparency and audit readiness

Module 5: Governance, Ethics, and Integrity

• Principles of good governance and public ethics
• Anti-corruption measures and accountability frameworks
• Promoting citizen trust and institutional credibility

Module 6: Citizen-Centric Service Delivery

• Participatory governance and stakeholder engagement
• Designing and evaluating public services
• Enhancing responsiveness and inclusivity in service delivery

Module 7: Digital Transformation and Innovation in Public Management

• E-governance and digital service solutions
• Using technology for efficiency, transparency, and citizen engagement
• Innovation and change management in public institutions

Module 8: Capstone Project – Governance Action Plan

• Applying learning to real-world challenges
• Designing a practical governance and management improvement plan
• Presentation, peer review, and facilitator feedback

 

7. Learning Outcomes

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

• Lead public institutions effectively with integrity and accountability.
• Implement strategic plans, policies, and public programs efficiently.
• Optimize organizational, financial, and human resources.
• Promote citizen-centered service delivery and participatory governance.
• Leverage digital tools and innovation in public management.
• Produce actionable governance and management improvement plans.

 

8. Certificate of Completion

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

Certificate in Public Management & Governance

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