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    Good Governance, Citizen Participation & Social Accountability Workshop in Sofia, Bulgaria

    Course by Risalat Consultants International (RCI)

    (Course Id: 271924 | 151 Views) Posted 00 UNK
    Category:
    Community Service
    How the course is given:
    In Class
    Qualification Level:
    Short Course/Training Certification
    Late Registration:
    12.31.2020
    Start Date:
    02.15.2021
    Course Duration:
    5 Days
    Price:
    $3550
    Location:
    Sofia 
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    Course Description

    Platform between governments and citizens is TRUST.  Good governments always work for earning trust of their nations. A high level of trust between the government and citizens is essential for good governance and citizen participation. In order to build trust, governments need to communicate with citizens in a transparent and participatory fashion about their past and future decisions and actions. Citizen involvement and participation should be considered one of the key factors in making effectual decisions. Governments, therefore, should not only suffice by just informing the citizens. The ideas and opinions they put forward in policy-making and implementation processes, provide valuable input for improving the quality of local policies and services.

    This intensive short-term training program will discuss the accountability chain, the participation ladder and the do´s and don’ts of citizen participation. Furthermore, it will emphasize on case studies from different parts of the world, discussing best practices and successful examples of well-implemented social accountability initiatives across the globe.

    Target Audience

    The program is the best suite for:

    • Municipal, Provincial and National Government Officials
    • Policy Makers
    • Economic Development and Planning Staff
    • Municipality and Community Development Project Directors, Managers and Staff
    • Donor Development Agency Staff
    • Community and Neighborhood Leaders
    • Anyone interested in Citizen Participation and Social Accountability.

    Program Objectives

    Upon the successful completion of this intensive training course, the participants will be able to:

    • Develop effective tools and techniques for communication with citizens, NGOs and other stakeholders
    • Identify and develop instruments for increasing social and financial accountability
    • Define their own roles and responsibilities in participation processes as well as the role of partners
    • Specify conditions and do’s and don’ts for successful participation projects.

    Program Methodology

    Good Governance, Citizen Participation & Social Accountability Workshop in Sofia, Bulgaria with highly practical focus and application of modern adult learning techniques in order to maximize the effectiveness of the session delivery and achieve successful results. The methods deployed will include open presentation, group discussions, individual assignments, practical exercises and case studies. At the end of each session the trainer will request for feedback and consider comments received for the coming days in order to improve results and ensure the maximum understanding of material covered for delegates.


    Course Structure

    Day 1

    • Foundations and Principles of Good Governance
    • Good Governance Indicators
    • Defining the key agents and their roles for good governance
    • Citizen Participation – Why is it important?
    • Roles of Citizen Groups in Promoting Good Governance
    • Ethical Leadership in Governance
    • Two Dimensions of Ethics.

    Day 2

    • Defining Civic Engagement
    • Constructive Civic Engagement and its strategies
    • Enabling Environment for Constructive Civic Engagement
    • Introduction to Decentralization; Discussing the 4 types
    • Conditions for effective Decentralization of Governance
    • Best Practices of Decentralization across the globe; Contemporary Challenges.

    Day 3

    • Defining Social Accountability
    • Rationale and 4 pillars of Social Accountability
    • Mechanisms and Applications of Social Accountability
    • Discussing Critical Success Factors for Social Accountability
    • Introduction to Public Financial Management Cycle.

    Day 4

    • Citizen Participation in Planning
    • What are the benefits of engaging citizens in planning?
    • Participatory Budgeting
    • Benefits and Preconditions of Participatory Budgeting; Discussing the Challenges
    • Participatory Expenditure; Expenditure tracking
    • Public Expenditure Tracking Survey.

    Day 5

    • Public Procurement & Procurement Monitoring
    • Participatory Performance Monitoring
    • Constructive Civic Engagement for Social Accountability
    • Building the capacity of citizen groups and local government
    • Media and Good Governance.

    About the Provider

    Risalat Consultants International (RCI) is a highly trusted world-class consulting services provider. We enable our clients to input their organizational strategic direction into design thus delivering customized solutions that fit client’s unique specifications. Our team can support you through contemporary challenges and opportunities constituted by fierce competition, technological advancements and globalization. Risalat Consultants Team is committed to growing the business through... Read More

    Course Provider Contact

    Program Dates: 15 - 19 February 2021

    Registration Deadline: 31 December 2020


    Program Fee: $3550

    Fee Covers: Visa Assistance (Complimentary), Participant Assessment, Airport Pickup, Accommodation, Wi-Fi, Breakfast, Workshop Kit, Interactive workshop, Program Materials, Local Expert, Practical Activities, Lunch, Refreshments, City Map, Field Visit, Certificate & Boat Tour.


    For Online Registration please visit the Official Program Page.


    For additional questions or assistance please contact us using the information below:

    Quick Queries through Cell, Viber, or WhatsApp:

    Georgia: +995555116622

    Estonia: +37281607711   

    UK: +447700313737

    Email:  trainings@risalatconsultants.com 

    Website: risalatconsultants.com

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