Teaching Methodology

The training approach is interactive and expert facilitators provide an effective learning environment so that the participants can share their experiences. A range of learning methods such as lectures, discussions, group work, case studies, individual presentations and field research and visits will are used.

Course Outline

Operations and Project Management

This module will focus on:

• Project planning

• Project budgeting

• Monitoring and evaluation

• Management of services

• Customer service

• Customer focus culture

• Productivity and quality

• Logical framework analysis

• Resource generation

Budgeting and Finance

This module will focus on:

• Accounting for decision making

• Planning and resource allocation

• Creation of budget; its significance and usage

• Budget as a cost management tool

• Income statement and balance sheet

• Capital budgeting

Leadership & Governance

This module will focus on:

• Role of the government in democratic system

• Role of political parties in the process of devolution

• Checks and balances within the local government system

• Local government issues of transparency and accountability

• Devolution and decentralization as an approach towards restructuring local government in Pakistan

• Linkages between local government and democracy

• Accountability