Corporate Governance & Risk Management for State & Public Sector Organisations

Introduction

This Corporate Governance & Risk Management for State & Public Sector Organisations training course provides you with the latest tools & techniques to apply corporate governance fundamentals in the public sector. It will assist your organization in establishing appropriate systems and structures to achieve a high level of organizational performance. It also provides all participants with valuable insights into the implications and benefits that arise from good governance standards and practices.

This training course is designed to present, discuss, and provide guidance on key governance principles, rules, best practice recommendations, and various issues pertinent to public-sector organizations. It will provide you with a guide to good governance, focusing on accountability, compliance, risk assessment, disclosure, and transparency requirements, to ensure that administration and reporting obligations impacting your organization are identified and addressed. It is also designed to develop and enhance your skills and knowledge of risk management for the state & public sector.

Objectives

By the end of this Corporate Governance & Risk Management for State & Public Sector Organisations training course, participants will be able to:

• Define the nature, key components, and importance of governance and how to achieve it for the state and public sectors
• Identify the requirements of good governance with relevant roles, responsibilities, and accountabilities within the state and public sector
• Establish, lead, and manage specialist functions to meet the requirements of current corporate governance codes and standards, and manage required change and development effectively
• Understand the role and responsibilities of the Board, Management, and those with whom they interact in implementing good governance principles
  Identify the types of risk for the state and public sectors with a potential impact on corporate governance
• Appreciate the role of risk management in the governance and management of an organization
• Conduct and monitor the program of risk management policy obligations and risk registers

Training Methodology

This Corporate Governance & Risk Management for State & Public Sector training course will utilize a variety of proven techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension, and retention of the information presented.

This training course is highly interactive, involving delegates in discussions, analysis of case studies, videos, and exercises. Where appropriate, these will include real issues brought to the workshop by delegates.

Organisational Impact

This training course is of direct relevance to the public sector, and as a result, organizations will benefit greatly from their employees’ participation. The organization will gain from employees with:

• An understanding of the requirements of Governance & Risk Management for State Bodies and other relevant governance expectations
• The ability to enable Boards and organizations to make well-informed and appropriate decisions
• Skills to help senior leaders recognize the nature and components of effective integrated frameworks for good corporate governance
• The ability to develop risk management policy effectively
• Skills to evaluate performance and recommend actions to improve performance
• An ability to work independently and as a valuable team member

Personal Impact

This training course will personally benefit delegates by providing them with:

• A better understanding of the context and importance of the work they do
• Enriched governance and risk management knowledge, gaining the latest tools, tips, and strategic thinking to lead their organization within the Public Sector
• Improved knowledge and skills to enhance personal effectiveness
• An ability to evaluate, analyze, and recommend action
• Increased self-confidence and motivation at work
• Greater job satisfaction in providing quality support to management
• Greater ability to supervise, develop, and motivate colleagues
• Assistance in implementing the structural, process, behavioral, compliance, risk, and performance imperatives needed within a robust accountability framework
• Familiarity with corporate governance requirements of public bodies and how good governance procedures can add to the effectiveness of organizations

Who Should Attend?

This Corporate Governance & Risk Management for State & Public Sector Organisations training course is suitable for a wide range of professionals, but will greatly benefit:

• Managers in regulators, state and local government, and other key stakeholders within the public sector
• Business Consultants and Professional Advisers to the public sector
  Members of Audit and Advisory Committees for public-sector organizations
• Risk and Compliance Managers
• Middle Managers who require a more in-depth understanding of Governance & Risk Management for the state & public sector
• Senior Officials in national, provincial, and local government
• Staff who support the Board or have a responsibility for governance
• New or Aspiring Board Members
• Heads of Departments, Directors, Senior Managers, Managers, Company Secretaries, Accountants, and Finance Professionals responsible for Governance & Risk Management
• Executives and Senior Officials of state-owned companies, as well as listed and non-listed organizations

Course Outline

Day 1:

Overview of Public Sector Governance

• An Overview of International Governance Trends
• The Batho Pele Principles
• What is public sector governance?
• The Principles of Good Governance
• The Governance Framework
• The Reason Governance is Important
• Similarities and Differences with the Private Sector
• Guidelines and Documentation
• Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies

Day 2:

Establish Good Governance

• Approaches for Building Better Governance
• Decision-Making Processes: The Right People at the Right Time
• Reviewing Governance Arrangements
• Detection of Fraud and Anti-Corruption Measures
• Compliance Function in Your Organization
• The Role of the Board / Top Management
• Effective Processes
• Receiving Assurance
• The Audit Process & Audit Committee

Day 3:

The Basic Building Blocks of Public Governance

• Tone at the Top
• An Ethical and Values-based Culture
• Establishing Appropriate Governance Committee Structures
• Relationships, Culture, and Communication between Departments and State Bodies
• Statement of Internal Financial Controls
• Contents of an External Assessment
• Clear Accountability Mechanisms
• Relationships with External Stakeholders
• Working Effectively Across Organizational Boundaries

Day 4:

Comprehensive Risk Management, Compliance, and Assurance Systems

• Identification of Risk, Prioritizing, Scoring, and Managing Risks
• Role of Risk Management
• Risk Management Principles and Process
• Risk Tolerance and Other Management Approaches
• Compliance Requirements and Decision-making Tools
• Implications for Governance and Controls
• Monitoring and Reporting
• Implications for Audit and Governance Arrangements
• Comprehensive and Flexible Systems

Day 5:

Strategic Planning, Performance Monitoring, and Evaluation

• Strategic Planning and Review Mechanisms
• Role of Board Committees
• Workings of the Nomination, Remuneration, and Audit Committees
• Performance Monitoring and Evaluation
• Other Board Committees
• Holding Board Committees to Account
• Principles-based Rather than Rule-driven Approaches

Certificates

• Upon successful completion of the classroom-based training course, the ALARDI AFRICA Certificate will be awarded to the delegates.

Venue:

Kenya-Nairobi  –  Cost USD 1800

Kigali-Rwanda  –  Cost USD 1800

Senegal-Dakar  – Cost USD 2200

Date: 21st – 25th September 2026