Training on Strategic Management, Monitoring and Planning for Government and Public Sector
Master strategic management, monitoring, and planning skills to drive effective governance and public sector reforms.
Next intake
20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru
Duration
5 days
Live instruction
Delivery
Physical + Virtual
Cohort based
Level
Intermediate
Working professionals
Certification
NITA reimbursable
For Kenyan cohorts
Language
English
All materials
About this programme
Effective governance requires leaders and institutions to balance strategic vision with practical implementation. This course provides government officials and public sector managers with the knowledge and tools to design, implement, and monitor strategies that deliver measurable results. Participants will explore best practices in public sector planning, performance monitoring, and policy alignment, with case-based learning from local and global governance experiences.
Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
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Government officials, policymakers, and administrators
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Public sector managers and planners
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Monitoring and evaluation (M&E) officers
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Development practitioners and donor agency representatives
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NGO and civil society leaders working with government programs
What you'll walk away with
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
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Apply strategic management principles within government and public sector contexts
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Develop effective public sector strategies and action plans
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Implement robust monitoring and evaluation frameworks for accountability
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Align organizational and national development priorities
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Use case-based lessons to strengthen policy outcomes and service delivery
What we cover, module by module
Module 1: Strategic Management in Public Sector Governance
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The role of strategy in government effectiveness and accountability
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Strategic planning frameworks for the public sector
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Case study: National Vision 2030 strategies in selected African and Asian countries
Module 2: Public Sector Planning and Policy Alignment
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Linking organizational plans to national development agendas
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Prioritization, resource allocation, and policy coherence
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Case study: Policy alignment in the EU Green Deal and its monitoring framework
Module 3: Monitoring and Evaluation for Accountability
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Designing monitoring systems for transparency and performance tracking
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Using data for decision-making in government programs
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Case study: M&E systems in Rwanda’s public sector reforms
Module 4: Stakeholder Engagement and Governance Partnerships
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Building collaborative approaches across government, civil society, and private sector
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Citizen participation and accountability mechanisms
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Case study: Participatory budgeting in Latin America as a governance tool
Module 5: Leading Change and Sustainable Public Sector Transformation
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Managing institutional reforms and overcoming resistance
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Embedding a results-oriented culture in public organizations
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Case study: Singapore’s public service transformation model
Where the change lands
Organization Impact
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Stronger alignment of policies and programs with national development goals
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Enhanced efficiency and accountability in public resource management
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Improved service delivery through evidence-based monitoring and planning
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Increased stakeholder trust in governance and institutions
Individual Impact
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Practical skills to design and implement strategic plans in public governance
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Advanced understanding of M&E frameworks for public accountability
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Confidence in aligning government priorities with citizen needs
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Career development in governance, policy, and development leadership
Dates and locations
Upcoming intakes
Every intake is limited to a small cohort. Booking closes when a date fills or three weeks before the start, whichever comes first.
| City | Starts | Ends | Delivery | Book |
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NakuruNext | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kigali | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Accra | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kisumu | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Johannesburg | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Dakar | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
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27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
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27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
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