Course description

INTRODUCTION

The 2025 Public Service Strategy & Planning Summit brings together public sector leaders, policymakers, and professionals to share practical tools and strategies for navigating today’s complex challenges. With rapid societal and economic changes, effective strategic planning is vital for delivering impactful public services. This summit will focus on aligning strategies with national priorities, using data to drive decisions, fostering innovation, and building partnerships to create transparent, efficient, and sustainable government operations.

By attending, you’ll learn how to:

·       Develop strategic plans tailored to public sector needs.

·       Align strategies with national goals and community priorities.

·       Use data analytics to optimize resources and monitor performance.

·       Drive innovation to tackle issues like economic recovery and social welfare.

·       Foster cross-sector partnerships to enhance transparency and efficiency.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

·       Government officials and policymakers

·       Public sector managers and administrators

·       Strategic planning professionals

·       Data analysts and technology specialists

·       Leaders in economic development and social welfare

·       Representatives from NGOs and international organizations

CONFERENCE CONTENT

1. Strategic Planning for Public Sector Success

·       Understand core principles of strategic planning.

·       Explore case studies, like Singapore’s Smart Nation initiative, for practical insights.

·       Use frameworks like SWOT analysis to design effective strategies.

2. Aligning Strategies with National and Community Goals

·       Connect strategic plans to national priorities, such as poverty reduction or infrastructure growth.

·       Design policies that address community needs, like access to healthcare or education.

·       Learn from examples, such as Rwanda’s Vision 2050, for responsive strategy development.

3. Using Data to Drive Decisions

·       Collect and analyze data with tools like Tableau or Power BI to inform policies.

·       Monitor performance and optimize resources with real-time analytics.

·       Build a data-driven culture in government agencies for better outcomes.

4. Innovating in the Public Sector

·       Explore innovative approaches, such as digital platforms for citizen services.

·       Learn from case studies, like Estonia’s e-governance model, to address challenges like economic recovery.

·       Foster a culture of innovation within public institutions.

5. Building Cross-Sector Partnerships

·       Understand the value of collaboration between government, private sector, and NGOs.

·       Use frameworks like public-private partnerships (PPPs) to promote transparency.

·       Study successful partnerships, such as Kenya’s Huduma Centres, for actionable insights.

What will i learn?

• Explore best practices in strategic planning tailored to the unique needs of the public sector;
• Learn how to align strategies with national priorities, policy goals, and community needs for maximum impact;
• Delve into data-driven decision-making, utilizing analytics to improve resource allocation, performance monitoring, and service delivery;
• Engage in discussions on public sector innovation, examining how disruptive strategies can address emerging challenges such as economic recovery, infrastructure development, and social welfare and
• Enhance decision-making with data-driven insights: Utilize data analytics and evidence-based methods to improve resource allocation, policy formulation, and performance monitoring in the public service. • collaborate across

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