Public Sector Management and Governance

1. Training Introduction

Effective public sector management and strong governance systems are essential for sustainable national development, efficient service delivery, and citizen trust. In today’s rapidly changing governance landscape—characterized by digital transformation, fiscal pressures, transparency demands, and complex public expectations—public sector leaders must be equipped with modern management skills and governance competencies.

This training programme provides an integrated overview of the principles, frameworks, tools, and practices of public sector management and governance. It explores policymaking, institutional reforms, organizational performance, accountability, ethics, public finance, and leadership approaches that enhance effectiveness and ensure high-quality public service delivery.

 

2. Training Objective

The programme aims to enable participants to:

• Understand foundational principles of public sector management and governance.
• Strengthen capacity for policy design, implementation, and performance monitoring.
• Improve leadership skills for managing public institutions and teams.
• Apply governance frameworks that enhance transparency, accountability, and efficiency.
• Assess public sector reforms and institutional change strategies.
• Understand public financial management and resource optimization.
• Promote ethical conduct and integrity in public service.
• Support digital transformation and citizen-centred public governance.

 

3. Targeted Group

This training is designed for:

• Senior government officials and public managers
• Policy analysts and public administration officers
• Directors, heads of departments and programme managers
• Staff of ministries, agencies, municipalities, and parastatals
• Public finance managers, auditors, and planners
• Governance and institutional development specialists
• Parliamentary staff, regulators, and oversight officers
• Researchers, consultants and postgraduate students in public administration

 

4. Course Duration

5 to 10 Days, depending on delivery format:

• Executive Intensive Programme: 5 days
• Comprehensive Professional Programme: 10 days
• Self-Paced Online Format: Flexible modules

 

5. Training Methodology

The training uses an interactive, practical, and multidisciplinary approach:

• Expert-led presentations and thematic lectures
• Case studies of governance reforms and public sector transformation
• Group discussions, simulations, and role-play exercises
• Policy analysis workshops and institutional diagnostics
• Performance improvement planning
• Review of international best practices and comparative studies
• Practical assignments and continuous assessment

 

6. Course Content

Module 1: Foundations of Public Sector Management and Governance

• Concepts, principles, and frameworks of public administration
• Governance models: traditional, NPM, digital governance
• Structure and functions of public institutions
• Challenges in modern public sector management

Module 2: Policy Formulation, Planning, and Implementation

• Policy cycle: design, analysis, implementation, and review
• Tools for policy analysis and decision-making
• Stakeholder engagement and consultation methods
• Linking policy to national development plans

Module 3: Public Financial Management (PFM)

• Budgeting processes and expenditure control
• Revenue mobilization, fiscal discipline, and public investment management
• Procurement standards and financial accountability
• Performance-based budgeting and value for money

Module 4: Human Resource Management and Public-Sector Leadership

• Workforce planning, recruitment, and talent management
• Performance appraisal systems and incentives
• Transformational and ethical leadership in the public sector
• Managing teams, change, and organizational culture

Module 5: Governance, Accountability, and Anti-Corruption Frameworks

• Mechanisms for transparency and accountability
• Anti-corruption strategies and integrity systems
• Oversight institutions and regulatory governance
• Citizen engagement and social accountability

Module 6: Public Sector Reforms and Institutional Capacity Development

• Reform strategies: decentralization, privatization, PPPs, e-government
• Institutional assessment tools and capacity-building approaches
• Managing change and resistance in public organizations
• Case studies of successful reforms

Module 7: Digital Governance, Innovation, and Service Delivery Reform

• Digital transformation in public administration
• E-governance platforms and digital public services
• Data governance, cybersecurity, and digital inclusion
• Innovative approaches to improving service delivery

Module 8: Case Studies, Best Practices, and Applied Governance Workshops

• Comparative governance systems (regional and global)
• Lessons from reform experiences in developing and advanced economies
• Capstone exercise: Designing an institutional improvement plan
• Action planning for participants’ ministries or agencies

 

7. Expected Learning Outcomes

Upon completing the programme, participants will be able to:

• Understand key principles and techniques of public sector management and governance.
• Develop effective public policies and oversee implementation processes.
• Strengthen financial planning, accountability, and resource management skills.
• Apply leadership and human resource management principles effectively.
• Promote transparency, integrity, and anti-corruption practices.
• Support government reforms, institutional strengthening, and organizational transformation.
• Use digital tools and innovative approaches to improve service delivery.
• Enhance capacity for evidence-based decision-making and performance management.

 

8. Certificate of Completion

Participants who successfully complete all modules and practical assignments will receive:

Certificate of Completion

Public Sector Management and Governance

Issued by FOTADE Training, Research and Resource Development Centre

This certificate confirms that the participant has gained essential competencies in managing public institutions, designing policies, enhancing governance systems, and leading organizational transformation.