Governance has been defined as the manner in which power is exercised in the management of a country’s economic and social resources for development. However, governance is not simply about how a government conducts business in its own sphere. It is also about how government interacts with civil society. It tells how well government has encouraged and facilitated people’s participation not only in the delivery of services but also in the evaluation and monitoring of government performance itself.

Governance is a complex concept. It includes state institutions and structures, decision making processes, capacity to implement and the relationship between government officials and the public. This course covers the latest developments in developing indicators of effective good governance

Duration

5 days.

Target Audience: 

This training course in intended for Business Managers, Chief Executive Officers, Board Members, Auditing Committee Members, Internal and External Auditors and government officials and those from both the private and public sector who wish to undertake governance

Course Outcomes: 

Upon completing this workshop, the delegates should be able to: ·         

• Understand the principles and importance of good governance.
• Identify and engage stakeholders to enhance governance effectiveness.
• Develop a comprehensive set of indicators aligned with organizational goals.
• Implement effective data collection and measurement methods.
• Create monitoring systems for ongoing governance assessment.
• Evaluate governance indicators for continuous improvement.
• Apply theoretical knowledge through practical exercises and case studies.

Course Content

Day 1: Understanding Governance and Indicators

Definition and concept of governance

Importance of effective governance

Key principles of good governance

Definition and purpose of indicators

Types of indicators

Criteria for effective indicators

Day 2: Building Blocks of Effective Governance Indicators

Identifying and understanding stakeholders

Importance of stakeholder engagement in governance

Mapping stakeholder interests and influence

Defining key performance areas in governance

Linking key performance areas to organizational goals

Prioritizing key performance areas

Day 3: Designing and Developing Governance Indicators

Steps in developing governance indicators

Establishing baseline data

Setting targets and benchmarks

Data sources for governance indicators

Selecting appropriate measurement methods

Challenges in data collection and ways to overcome them

Day 4: Monitoring and Evaluation of Governance Indicators

Implementing monitoring systems

Regular review and updates of indicators

Feedback mechanisms

Importance of evaluation in governance

Techniques for evaluating governance indicators

Incorporating feedback for continuous improvement

Day 5: Case Studies and Practical Application

Analysing real-world examples of effective governance indicators

Learning from success stories and challenges

Question and answer session

Methodology

The instructor led trainings are delivered using a blended learning approach and comprises of presentations, guided sessions of practical exercise, web-based tutorials and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience, working as professional and trainers in these fields.