Leadership, Good Governance and Financial Management in the Public Sector

Course Methodology

Instructor-led training that uses interactive learning methods, including class discussion, small group activities, and role-playing

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:-
• Analyze the role of leaders in developing and actualizing the vision for their organizations and countries and the choices that the New Public Sector has to make;
• Understand how to successfully implement and lead change initiatives in their organizations;
• Identify strategies to boost and sustain the performance of the organization and its employees;
• Understand the principles and practice of good governance;
• Explain the relationship between good governance and development;
• Strategically direct and control corporate governance processes in public sector institutions;
• Explain the principles of public sector financial management;
• Understand the budget cycle and the MTEF processes under "whole of government approach';
• Explain how approaches to public sector financial reforms affect their work;
• Undertake enterprise risk management and appreciate the importance of performance auditing and performance based budgeting;
• Carry out performance outcome based budgeting for their units, departments and projects.

Target Audience

This course is aimed at Senior and Middle Level Managers from the public sector and civil society organizations. The course is also beneficial for those working in bilateral and multilateral organizations, diplomatic missions and those managing development projects financed by development partners.

Target Competencies

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