• Explain the rationale, objectives, and benefits of transparency and accountability in the public sector
• Identify and assess the challenges and opportunities for transparency and accountability in different contexts and situations
• Apply the relevant codes, guidelines, and indicators of transparency and accountability in the public sector
• Develop and propose feasible and effective strategies and plans for fostering transparency and accountability in your own or other organisations
• Use and manage various tools and platforms that facilitate and promote transparency and accountability in the public sector
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with various stakeholders on transparency and accountability issues

• Enhance your knowledge and skills in transparency and accountability and related disciplines
• Develop your critical thinking and problem-solving abilities in transparency and accountability matters
• Boost your confidence and credibility as a transparency and accountability professional or aspiring leader
• Expand your network and opportunities with other participants and experts in the field
• Earn a certificate of completion from a reputable institution

Five days course outline:

Day 1: Introduction to Transparency and Accountability in the Public Sector

• What are transparency and accountability and why are they important?
• The history and evolution of transparency and accountability in the public sector
• The main theories and models of transparency and accountability in the public sector
• The key principles and components of transparency and accountability in the public sector
• The sources and types of transparency and accountability regulation in the public sector
• The role and impact of transparency and accountability on public sector performance and society

Day 2: Transparency and Accountability in Public Finance

• The role and importance of transparency and accountability in public finance
• The types and sources of public finance information and how to access and analyse it
• The process and techniques of transparency and accountability in public budgeting, expenditure, and revenue
• The best practices and challenges of transparency and accountability in public finance
• The case studies of transparency and accountability in public finance, such as the Open Budget Survey, the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative, and the International Aid Transparency Initiative

Day 3: Transparency and Accountability in Public Procurement

• The role and importance of transparency and accountability in public procurement
• The types and sources of public procurement information and how to access and analyse it
• The process and techniques of transparency and accountability in public procurement planning, bidding, contracting, and monitoring
• The best practices and challenges of transparency and accountability in public procurement
• The case studies of transparency and accountability in public procurement, such as the Open Contracting Partnership, the CoST Infrastructure Transparency Initiative, and the ProZorro e-procurement system

Day 4: Transparency and Accountability in Public Service Delivery

• The role and importance of transparency and accountability in public service delivery
• The types and sources of public service delivery information and how to access and analyse it
• The process and techniques of transparency and accountability in public service delivery design, implementation, and evaluation
• The best practices and challenges of transparency and accountability in public service delivery
• The case studies of transparency and accountability in public service delivery, such as the Service Delivery Indicators, the Citizen Report Card, and the U-Report

Day 5: Transparency and Accountability Tools and Platforms

• The role and importance of tools and platforms for transparency and accountability in the public sector
• The types and features of tools and platforms for transparency and accountability in the public sector, such as open data portals, access to information portals, social audit platforms, citizen feedback platforms, and whistleblowing platforms
• The process and techniques of using and managing tools and platforms for transparency and accountability in the public sector
• The best practices and challenges of using and managing tools and platforms for transparency and accountability in the public sector

The case studies of using and managing tools and platforms for transparency and accountability in the public sector, such as the Open Government Partnership, the Global Initiative for Fiscal Transparency, and the Transparency and Accountability Initiative

To enhance learning and practical application of concepts, the training course will use a combination of interactive lectures, case studies, group discussions, practical exercises, and real-world examples. Participants will also get the chance to collaborate on group projects and create action plans adapted to the needs of their respective organizations.