Transitional Governance and Institution Building Training Course
Introduction
Moving from conflict to sustainable peace requires more than just the silencing of guns; it demands the painstaking work of establishing legitimate and effective governance structures that can foster stability, deliver services, and rebuild social cohesion. This 5-day training course on Transitional Governance and Institution Building provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of the critical processes involved in establishing interim political arrangements and rebuilding state institutions in post-conflict and transitional settings. Participants will gain deep insights into the challenges of power-sharing, constitutional reform, public administration reform, and democratic transitions, learning how to lay the foundations for responsive and accountable governance that can prevent a relapse into violence.
This intensive program is designed for peacebuilding practitioners, government officials, civil society leaders, international organization staff, diplomats, and development professionals working in or preparing for roles in post-conflict and fragile states. It will equip attendees with analytical tools to assess governance needs, design inclusive institutional reforms, and manage the complex political dynamics inherent in transitional periods. By fostering a nuanced understanding of transitional governance and institution building, this course aims to empower participants to contribute effectively to establishing legitimate political orders and resilient state structures that are essential for durable peace.
Duration: 5 Days
Target Audience:
- Peacebuilding practitioners and program managers
- Government officials from ministries involved in governance, public administration, and justice
- Civil Society Organization (CSO) leaders and advocates for good governance
- UN and regional organization staff involved in political affairs, governance, and rule of law
- Diplomats and foreign policy officials engaged in post-conflict transitions
- Development professionals working on state-building and institutional reform
- Researchers and academics in governance, political science, and peace studies
- Legal professionals involved in constitutional reform processes
Objectives: Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the conceptual framework of transitional governance and its role in post-conflict peacebuilding.
- Analyze the key challenges and opportunities in establishing interim political arrangements.
- Identify core components and best practices for institution building in post-conflict settings.
- Develop strategies for fostering inclusive governance, rule of law, and democratic transitions.
- Articulate the importance of national ownership and external support in effective institution building.
Course Modules:
Module 1: Introduction to Transitional Governance and Institution Building
- Defining transitional governance: objectives, characteristics, and phases.
- The critical role of legitimate governance in preventing relapse into conflict.
- Understanding state fragility and the challenges of post-conflict contexts.
- Overview of institution building: rebuilding, reforming, and creating new institutions.
- The "political will" dilemma and its impact on transition.
Module 2: Power-Sharing in Transitional Governance
- Types of power-sharing arrangements: political, economic, security, territorial.
- Designing inclusive transitional governments and cabinets.
- Electoral systems and their impact on representation and stability.
- Managing political competition and fostering consensus during transition.
- Case studies of power-sharing in various post-conflict contexts.
Module 3: Constitutional Reform Processes
- The role of a constitution in post-conflict state-building.
- Key considerations in constitutional reform: human rights, separation of powers, decentralization.
- Inclusive constitutional drafting processes: citizen participation, expert input.
- Managing debates over national identity, language, and power distribution.
- Challenges of implementation and constitutional review.
Module 4: Reforming Public Administration and Civil Service
- Assessing the state of public administration in post-conflict settings.
- Principles of good governance: transparency, accountability, efficiency, responsiveness.
- Rebuilding and reforming civil service: capacity building, meritocracy, de-politicization.
- Combating corruption and promoting integrity in public institutions.
- Delivering essential public services in a transitional context.
Module 5: Restoring Rule of Law and Justice Institutions
- Rebuilding and reforming the police, judiciary, and correctional services.
- Ensuring access to justice for all citizens, especially marginalized groups.
- Addressing impunity and establishing accountability for past abuses.
- The role of informal and traditional justice mechanisms.
- Linkages between rule of law reform and broader security sector reform.
Module 6: Security Sector Reform (SSR) and Civil-Military Relations
- Defining Security Sector Reform (SSR) in post-conflict settings.
- Components of SSR: military, police, intelligence, border management.
- Establishing democratic oversight and civilian control of the security sector.
- Disarmament, Demobilization, and Reintegration (DDR) as part of broader SSR.
- Building professional and accountable security forces.
Module 7: Promoting Democratic Transitions and Inclusivity
- Designing and managing transitional electoral processes.
- Fostering political party development and multi-party democracy.
- Strengthening civil society's role in governance and oversight.
- Ensuring the meaningful participation of women, youth, and marginalized groups in political life.
- The role of media and freedom of expression in democratic transitions.
Module 8: Challenges, Best Practices, and Sustaining Governance
- Common challenges: elite resistance, resource constraints, external interference, unrealistic expectations.
- Best practices from diverse transitional contexts.
- The importance of sequencing and coherence in governance reforms.
- Sustaining international and national commitment to institution building.
- The long-term journey from transitional governance to resilient, democratic states.
CERTIFICATION
- Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with Macskills Training and Development Institute Certificate
TRAINING VENUE
- Training will be held at Macskills Training Centre. We also tailor make the training upon request at different locations across the world.
AIRPORT PICK UP AND ACCOMMODATION
- Airport pick up and accommodation is arranged upon request
TERMS OF PAYMENT
Payment should be made to Macskills Development Institute bank account before the start of the training and receipts sent to info@macskillsdevelopment.com
Transitional Governance And Institution Building Training Course in Guinea
| Dates | Fees | Location | Action |
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| 25/08/2025 - 29/08/2025 | $1,250 | Nairobi |
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| 01/09/2025 - 05/09/2025 | $4,000 | Johannesburg |
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| 15/09/2025 - 19/09/2025 | $2,900 | Kigali |
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| 22/09/2025 - 26/09/2025 | $1,250 | Nairobi |
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| 06/10/2025 - 10/10/2025 | $4,950 | Instanbul |
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| 20/10/2025 - 24/10/2025 | $1,750 | Mombasa |
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| 27/10/2025 - 31/10/2025 | $1,250 | Nairobi |
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| 03/11/2025 - 07/11/2025 | $4,000 | Pretoria |
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| 17/11/2025 - 21/11/2025 | $2,900 | Kigali |
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| 24/11/2025 - 28/11/2025 | $1,250 | Nairobi |
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| 01/12/2025 - 05/12/2025 | $1,750 | Mombasa |
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| 08/12/2025 - 12/12/2025 | $1,250 | Nairobi |
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| 05/01/2026 - 09/01/2026 | $4,950 | Dubai |
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| 19/01/2026 - 23/01/2026 | $2,900 | Kigali |
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| 26/01/2026 - 30/01/2026 | $1,250 | Nairobi |
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| 02/02/2026 - 06/02/2026 | $4,000 | Johannesburg |
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| 16/02/2026 - 20/02/2026 | $1,750 | Mombasa |
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| 23/02/2026 - 27/02/2026 | $1,250 | Nairobi |
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| 02/03/2026 - 06/03/2026 | $4,950 | Instanbul |
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| 16/03/2026 - 20/03/2026 | $2,900 | Kigali |
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| 23/03/2026 - 27/03/2026 | $1,250 | Nairobi |
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| 06/04/2026 - 10/04/2026 | $4,000 | Pretoria |
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| 13/04/2026 - 17/04/2026 | $1,750 | Mombasa |
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| 20/04/2026 - 24/04/2026 | $1,250 | Nairobi |
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| 04/05/2026 - 08/05/2026 | $4,950 | Dubai |
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| 18/05/2026 - 22/05/2026 | $2,900 | Kigali |
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| 25/05/2026 - 29/05/2026 | $1,250 | Nairobi |
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| 01/06/2026 - 05/06/2026 | $4,000 | Johannesburg |
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| 15/06/2026 - 19/06/2026 | $1,750 | Mombasa |
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| 22/06/2026 - 26/06/2026 | $1,250 | Nairobi |
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