By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the principles and functions of public administration.
• Analyze governance structures and their impact on policy outcomes.
• Apply tools for effective decision-making and resource management.
• Strengthen accountability, transparency, and ethical practices in governance.
• Manage public sector reforms and institutional change.
• Enhance leadership and citizen engagement in governance processes

• Government officials and civil servants
• Policy makers and administrators
• NGO leaders and program managers
• Public sector consultants and advisors
• Academics and students in political science or public administration

• Lectures & presentations for conceptual grounding
• Case studies from international and local governance contexts
• Workshops & simulations for practical application
• Group discussions to share experiences and insights
• Role-playing for decision-making and stakeholder engagement
• Daily reflection sessions to consolidate learning

Day 1: Foundations of Public Administration

• Evolution and principles of public administration
• Functions and scope of public administration in governance
• Public vs. private administration: similarities and differences
• Group exercise: Mapping administrative functions in government

Day 2: Governance Structures & Policy Frameworks

• Models of governance: traditional, new public management, good governance
• Policy formulation and implementation processes
• Institutional frameworks and intergovernmental relations
• Case study: Governance reforms in developing countries

Day 3: Accountability, Transparency & Ethics

• Accountability mechanisms in public administration
• Transparency and anti-corruption strategies
• Ethical decision-making in governance
• Workshop: Designing accountability frameworks

Day 4: Public Sector Management & Reform

• Resource management: budgeting, HR, and performance management
• Public sector reforms and modernization strategies
• E-governance and digital transformation in administration
• Simulation: Managing a reform initiative under constraints

Day 5: Leadership, Citizen Engagement & Future Trends

• Leadership in public administration
• Citizen participation and stakeholder engagement
• Global trends: sustainability, resilience, and inclusive governance
• Final group presentations: Governance improvement proposals

CDGA attendance certificate will be issued to all attendees completing minimum of 80% of the total course duration.