Purpose
Public sector management refers to the administration and management of government operations, programs, and policies. It encompasses a wide range of activities, including budgeting, resource allocation, human resources management, and program delivery. Effective public sector management is essential for the efficient and effective delivery of government services to citizens and for the overall functioning of a democratic society. It also plays a crucial role in ensuring accountability and transparency in government actions. Public sector management practices and policies can vary widely across different countries and levels of government.
Course Objectives
- To provide participants with an understanding of the key concepts, theories, and tools used in public sector management, such as budgeting, financial management, performance management, and human resources management.
- To introduce participants to the political, legal, and ethical dimensions of public sector management and the role of government in society.
- To equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to analyze and evaluate government policies, programs, and operations and to identify and solve problems in the public sector.
- To provide participants with practical experience in applying public sector management concepts and tools through case studies, simulations, or fieldwork.
- To develop participants’ leadership and communication skills, and ability to work in a team.
- To provide participants with an understanding of the international perspective of public sector management
Duration: 10Days
 Target Audience
- Board Members, directors, and other top management officials of a public sector organisation – to thoroughly understand all important aspects of public sector reform and capacity building
- Shareholders and investors who are part of or want to be part of a firm’s delivery and function
- Human resource executives and managers responsible for creating a performance-driven, skilled work culture for better results in terms of efficiency, quality and innovation.
- Members of compliance agencies responsible for ensuring transparency and integrity of information during and after the reform
- Any other personnel of public services who would be part of public sector reform and capacity building initiatives within the organisation
- Any non-public sector professional interested in public sector reform and who would play a role in reform and capacity building initiatives within public sector organisations
Program Outline
Topic 1: Introduction to Public Administration
This Topic provides an overview of the field of public administration and its historical development, as well as an introduction to the key concepts and theories used in public sector management.
Topic 2. Political and Legal Environment of Public Administration
This Topic covers the political and legal dimensions of public administration, including the role of government in society, the different levels of government, and the constitutional and legal frameworks that govern public sector operations.
Topic 3.Budgeting and Financial Management
This Topic covers the principles and practices of budgeting and financial management in the public sector, including budget preparation, execution, and control.
Topic 4. Human Resources Management
This Topic covers the principles and practices of human resources management in the public sector, including recruitment, training, and development, performance appraisal, and labor relations.
Topic 5.Program Planning and Implementation
This Topic covers the principles and practices of program planning and implementation in the public sector, including program design, evaluation, and management.
Topic 6. Public Sector Ethics and Accountability: This Topic covers the ethical and accountability issues that arise in the public sector, including corruption, transparency, and citizen engagement.
Topic 7.Public Sector Performance Management
This Topic covers the principles and practices of performance management in the public sector, including performance measurement, benchmarking, and reporting.
Topic 8.Public Sector IT Management
This Topic covers the use of information technology in the public sector, including e-government, data management, and digital services.
Topic 9.International and Comparative Public Administration
This Topic covers the international perspective of public administration, including the comparison of public sector management practices across different countries and cultures.
Topic 10. Capstone Project or Internship
This Topic typically involves a practical application of the concepts and tools learned in the course, through a capstone project or internship.