Format: Live instructor-led online training via Zoom / Microsoft Teams

Policy Development and National Planning Training Course

Policy Development and National Planning Training Course

Policy Development and National Planning is a comprehensive professional training program designed to strengthen the capacity of government institutions, ministries, public agencies, development organizations, and policy professionals in designing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating effective public policies and national development plans. The course provides practical knowledge and internationally recognized approaches to policy formulation, strategic planning, governance, public administration, economic development planning, evidence-based policymaking, institutional performance, and sustainable development. Participants will acquire practical skills for developing inclusive, data-driven, and results-oriented policies that support national priorities, improve public service delivery, and accelerate socioeconomic transformation.

As governments respond to rapid economic, technological, environmental, and social changes, there is an increasing demand for sound public policies, strategic national development plans, and effective governance systems. This Policy Development and National Planning Training Course equips participants with modern planning tools, policy analysis techniques, stakeholder engagement methodologies, strategic management frameworks, public financial planning approaches, monitoring and evaluation systems, and risk management strategies required to formulate responsive, inclusive, and sustainable national policies. The course emphasizes the integration of national visions, regional development frameworks, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and evidence-based decision-making into public policy and planning processes.

Participants will explore the complete policy cycle, including policy identification, agenda setting, policy research, policy formulation, regulatory impact assessment, implementation planning, budgeting, performance monitoring, policy evaluation, and institutional learning. The program integrates global best practices in national planning, governance, digital government, economic policy, public sector reforms, climate-resilient development, stakeholder participation, public-private partnerships, and institutional capacity development. Practical exercises, planning simulations, policy drafting workshops, and analytical tools enable participants to produce high-quality development plans and implement effective governance strategies.

Through practical case studies, group assignments, planning exercises, policy simulations, stakeholder consultations, and strategic planning workshops, participants will develop competencies required to lead national planning initiatives, formulate evidence-based policies, strengthen institutional coordination, improve development outcomes, enhance accountability, and promote sustainable economic growth. Upon completion, participants will possess the strategic, analytical, and leadership skills necessary to support national transformation agendas, improve governance systems, and deliver measurable public value through effective policy development and planning.

Course Objectives

1.     Understand the principles and processes of policy development and national planning.

2.     Strengthen evidence-based policy formulation and analysis skills.

3.     Develop strategic national, sectoral, and institutional development plans.

4.     Improve policy implementation and performance management.

5.     Enhance stakeholder engagement and participatory planning approaches.

6.     Strengthen monitoring, evaluation, and policy review systems.

7.     Integrate Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into national planning.

8.     Improve public financial planning and resource allocation.

9.     Strengthen institutional governance and policy coordination.

10.  Develop sustainable policy implementation and national planning roadmaps.

Organizational Benefits

1.     Improved quality of public policy formulation and implementation.

2.     Enhanced strategic planning and institutional performance.

3.     Stronger evidence-based decision-making processes.

4.     Improved coordination across ministries and government agencies.

5.     Increased transparency and accountability in public administration.

6.     Better resource allocation and public investment planning.

7.     Enhanced stakeholder participation and public trust.

8.     Stronger monitoring, evaluation, and performance reporting systems.

9.     Increased institutional resilience and policy effectiveness.

10.  Sustainable national development aligned with strategic priorities.

Target Participants

This course is designed for Permanent Secretaries, Principal Secretaries, Cabinet Secretaries, Directors General, Government Planners, National Planning Officers, Policy Analysts, Public Administration Officers, Economic Planning Specialists, Strategic Planning Managers, Development Planning Officers, Monitoring and Evaluation Specialists, Program Managers, Project Managers, Public Finance Officers, Budget Officers, Research Officers, Governance Specialists, Local Government Officials, County Planning Officers, Parliament Research Staff, Legislative Officers, Regulatory Authorities, Development Partners, Civil Society Organizations, International Organizations, Think Tanks, Public Policy Consultants, University Researchers, and senior professionals responsible for policy development, governance, institutional planning, and national development.

Course Outline

Module 1: Fundamentals of Public Policy Development and National Planning

·       Principles of public policy

·       National planning frameworks

·       Policy development cycle

·       Governance and planning institutions

·       Strategic development planning

·       Case Study: National development planning framework implementation

Module 2: Policy Research and Evidence-Based Decision Making

·       Policy research methodologies

·       Data collection techniques

·       Policy problem analysis

·       Evidence synthesis

·       Decision-support systems

·       Case Study: Evidence-based policy formulation

Module 3: Strategic Planning and National Development Frameworks

·       Strategic planning models

·       Vision and mission development

·       National development strategies

·       Sector planning

·       Institutional strategic plans

·       Case Study: National strategic development plan preparation

Module 4: Stakeholder Engagement and Participatory Policy Development

·       Stakeholder identification

·       Public participation techniques

·       Consultation frameworks

·       Consensus building

·       Multi-sector collaboration

·       Case Study: Participatory policy formulation process

Module 5: Policy Formulation and Regulatory Impact Assessment

·       Policy drafting techniques

·       Regulatory impact assessment

·       Legislative alignment

·       Policy options analysis

·       Policy approval processes

·       Case Study: Development of an effective national policy

Module 6: Public Financial Planning and Resource Mobilization

·       Medium-term expenditure frameworks

·       National budgeting processes

·       Public investment planning

·       Fiscal policy integration

·       Resource mobilization strategies

·       Case Study: Aligning budgets with national priorities

Module 7: Policy Implementation and Institutional Coordination

·       Implementation frameworks

·       Institutional responsibilities

·       Change management

·       Inter-agency coordination

·       Operational planning

·       Case Study: Coordinated implementation of national policies

Module 8: Monitoring, Evaluation and Policy Review

·       Policy monitoring systems

·       Performance indicators

·       Evaluation methodologies

·       Results-based management

·       Policy revision strategies

·       Case Study: National policy performance evaluation

Module 9: Risk Management and Crisis-Sensitive Planning

·       Risk assessment methodologies

·       Scenario planning

·       Disaster risk reduction

·       Climate-resilient planning

·       Institutional resilience

·       Case Study: Integrating risk management into national planning

Module 10: Digital Transformation and Innovation in Public Policy

·       Digital governance

·       Policy information systems

·       Data analytics for planning

·       Artificial Intelligence in policymaking

·       Digital public services

·       Case Study: Digital innovation in government planning

Module 11: Sustainable Development Goals and Inclusive National Planning

·       SDG localization

·       Inclusive policy development

·       Gender-responsive planning

·       Environmental sustainability

·       Social equity integration

·       Case Study: Integrating SDGs into national development plans

Module 12: Developing Comprehensive Policy and National Planning Frameworks

·       Institutional policy framework design

·       Strategic implementation roadmap

·       Performance management systems

·       Continuous improvement strategies

·       Policy communication and reporting

·       Case Study: Comprehensive national planning and policy implementation framework

General Information

1.     Customized Training: All our courses can be tailored to meet the specific needs of participants.

2.     Language Proficiency: Participants should have a good command of the English language.

3.     Comprehensive Learning: Our training includes well-structured presentations, practical exercises, web-based tutorials, and collaborative group work. Our facilitators are seasoned experts with over a decade of experience.

4.     Certification: Upon successful completion of training, participants will receive a certificate from Foscore Development Center (FDC-K).

5.     Training Locations: Training sessions are conducted at Foscore Development Center (FDC-K) centers. We also offer options for in-house and online training, customized to the client's schedule.

6.     Flexible Duration: Course durations are adaptable, and content can be adjusted to fit the required number of days.

7.     Onsite Training Inclusions: The course fee for onsite training covers facilitation, training materials, two coffee breaks, a buffet lunch, and a Certificate of Successful Completion. Participants are responsible for their travel expenses, airport transfers, visa applications, dinners, health/accident insurance, and personal expenses.

8.     Additional Services: Accommodation, pickup services, flight booking, and visa processing arrangements are available upon request at discounted rates.

9.     Equipment: Tablets and laptops can be provided to participants at an additional cost.

10.  Post-Training Support: We offer one year of free consultation and coaching after the course.

11.  Group Discounts: Register as a group of more than two and enjoy a discount ranging from 10% to 50%.

12.  Payment Terms: Payment should be made before the commencement of the training or as mutually agreed upon, to the Foscore Development Center account. This ensures better preparation for your training.

13.  Contact Us: For any inquiries, please reach out to us at training@fdc-k.org or call us at +254712260031.

14.  Website: Visit our website at www.fdc-k.org for more information.