Principles of Public Administration Training Course: Building Effective Governance and Institutional Capacity

Introduction

Public administration plays a critical role in shaping governance, service delivery, and policy implementation in both developed and developing nations. As governments and institutions face increasing demands for accountability, efficiency, and transparency, mastering the principles of public administration has never been more important. This training course equips participants with the knowledge, tools, and frameworks to strengthen public institutions, improve governance practices, and foster citizen-centered service delivery.

Through interactive sessions, case studies, and practical frameworks, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the foundations of public administration, including organizational structures, public policy, ethics, leadership, and performance management. The program is designed to help public servants and professionals build capacity to effectively manage resources, implement reforms, and ensure responsive governance in an ever-changing global environment.

Duration: 10 Days

Target Audience:

  • Public servants and government officials
  • Policy makers and advisors
  • Administrators in public institutions
  • NGO and civil society leaders
  • Governance and development practitioners
  • Academics and researchers in public administration
  • Political leaders and representatives
  • Consultants in governance and public sector reform

Course Objectives:

  • Understand the core principles and theories of public administration
  • Explore the evolution and role of public administration in governance
  • Strengthen institutional capacity for effective service delivery
  • Apply ethical standards in public sector leadership
  • Analyze public policy processes and implementation strategies
  • Enhance organizational performance through management tools
  • Foster transparency, accountability, and good governance
  • Develop leadership skills for public sector transformation
  • Examine global best practices in public administration
  • Build strategies for citizen engagement and participatory governance

Course Modules

Module 1: Foundations of Public Administration

  • Definition and scope of public administration
  • Historical evolution of public administration
  • Role of public administration in governance
  • Approaches and theories in public administration
  • Comparative perspectives in administration

Module 2: Principles of Good Governance

  • Accountability and transparency in governance
  • Rule of law and democratic values
  • Responsiveness to public needs
  • Citizen participation in governance
  • Global practices in good governance

Module 3: Organizational Structures in Public Administration

  • Bureaucracy and its characteristics
  • Centralized vs decentralized structures
  • Inter-agency coordination
  • Public sector reforms
  • Organizational case studies

Module 4: Public Policy Formulation and Implementation

  • Policy-making process
  • Role of stakeholders in policy design
  • Implementation challenges in public policy
  • Policy evaluation and feedback mechanisms
  • Tools for effective policy execution

Module 5: Ethics and Integrity in Public Administration

  • Importance of ethical governance
  • Codes of conduct in public service
  • Combating corruption in public institutions
  • Building a culture of integrity
  • Ethical decision-making frameworks

Module 6: Leadership in Public Administration

  • Leadership theories in the public sector
  • Transformational leadership in governance
  • Building trust with stakeholders
  • Motivating and managing teams
  • Leadership case studies in the public sector

Module 7: Human Resource Management in Public Institutions

  • Recruitment and selection processes
  • Training and capacity building
  • Performance appraisal in public service
  • Employee motivation and retention
  • HR challenges in the public sector

Module 8: Public Financial Management

  • Budgeting principles and processes
  • Fiscal accountability and transparency
  • Public expenditure management
  • Role of audits in financial governance
  • Case studies in financial mismanagement

Module 9: Performance Management in the Public Sector

  • Defining and measuring performance
  • Monitoring and evaluation tools
  • Key performance indicators (KPIs)
  • Linking performance to service delivery
  • Institutionalizing performance culture

Module 10: Administrative Law and Public Administration

  • Role of administrative law in governance
  • Legal frameworks for public institutions
  • Rights and responsibilities of public officials
  • Judicial review and oversight
  • Administrative law case examples

Module 11: E-Government and Digital Transformation

  • Role of ICT in public administration
  • E-governance tools and platforms
  • Enhancing efficiency through technology
  • Digital inclusion and accessibility
  • Case studies in e-government adoption

Module 12: Public Sector Reforms and Innovation

  • Drivers of reform in governance
  • Managing resistance to change
  • Innovation in public administration
  • Benchmarking against global practices
  • Lessons learned from reform initiatives

Module 13: Public Administration and Development

  • Role of public administration in development goals
  • Public-private partnerships in service delivery
  • Sustainable development and governance
  • Social equity in policy implementation
  • Case studies in governance and development

Module 14: Crisis Management and Public Administration

  • Role of public institutions in crises
  • Emergency response frameworks
  • Decision-making under pressure
  • Coordination across sectors
  • Learning from past crisis responses

Module 15: Future of Public Administration

  • Emerging trends in governance
  • Impact of globalization on administration
  • Role of AI and digital tools in governance
  • Citizen-centered governance models
  • Building resilient and adaptive institutions

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 is provided by the institute. 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

For More Details call: +254-114-087-180

 

 

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