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National Planning and Resource Allocation Training Course

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How to Register Click View Schedule for your preferred location, select your training dates, then register as an individual, group, or online participant. You will receive an invitation letter and invoice promptly after submission.
Training Locations Kenya (Nairobi, Mombasa, Malindi, Kisumu, Nakuru, Nanyuki) · Tanzania (Dodoma, Zanzibar, Dar es Salaam) · Dubai UAE · South Africa (Pretoria, Cape Town) · Istanbul · Accra · Banjul more ▾
Groups & Payment Groups of 5+ receive one complimentary place — see group rates. Payment due at least 1 month before (Europe & Asia) or 2 weeks before (Africa programs).
Upcoming Training Schedules 14 locations
Location Duration Next Start Date Dates Available Action
Nairobi, Kenya 5 days Oct 12, 2026 91 dates
Accra, Ghana 5 days Oct 12, 2026 46 dates
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 5 days Oct 12, 2026 46 dates
Cape Town, South Africa 5 days Oct 12, 2026 48 dates
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania 5 days Oct 12, 2026 48 dates
Dubai, UAE 5 days Nov 2, 2026 63 dates
Istanbul, Turkey 5 days Oct 12, 2026 45 dates
Kampala, Uganda 5 days Oct 12, 2026 46 dates
Kigali, Rwanda 5 days Oct 12, 2026 44 dates
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 5 days Oct 26, 2026 44 dates
Mombasa, Kenya 5 days Oct 19, 2026 45 dates
Pretoria, South Africa 5 days Oct 26, 2026 44 dates
Singapore 5 days Oct 26, 2026 47 dates
Zanzibar, Tanzania 5 days Oct 19, 2026 45 dates

National Planning and Resource Allocation Training Course

Course Overview

The National Planning and Resource Allocation Training Course is a comprehensive professional development program designed to strengthen the strategic planning, budgeting, policy formulation, and resource management capabilities of government officials, national planners, public administrators, finance professionals, policymakers, development practitioners, project managers, and institutional leaders responsible for national development planning and public resource allocation. As governments seek to achieve sustainable development, economic transformation, public financial management, national development planning, strategic resource allocation, results-based management, medium-term expenditure frameworks (MTEF), fiscal sustainability, public investment management, evidence-based policymaking, performance budgeting, public sector governance, digital government, infrastructure development, and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), effective planning and resource allocation have become essential for maximizing development outcomes. This course provides participants with internationally recognized planning methodologies, fiscal governance frameworks, and practical tools for allocating resources efficiently, transparently, and strategically.

Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of national development planning, macroeconomic policy, strategic planning, policy analysis, public expenditure management, budgeting, resource mobilization, public investment planning, capital budgeting, fiscal policy, performance management, monitoring and evaluation, risk management, governance, stakeholder engagement, institutional coordination, digital planning systems, and evidence-based decision-making. The course emphasizes aligning national priorities, sector strategies, fiscal policies, and investment plans to optimize resource utilization, improve service delivery, strengthen accountability, and promote inclusive economic growth.

The training integrates global best practices and emerging technologies including Artificial Intelligence (AI), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Integrated Financial Management Information Systems (IFMIS), business intelligence dashboards, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), big data analytics, predictive analytics, digital budgeting platforms, Management Information Systems (MIS), cloud-based planning tools, performance monitoring systems, and data visualization technologies. Participants will engage in practical planning workshops, budgeting simulations, policy development exercises, investment prioritization activities, stakeholder engagement sessions, and real-world case studies that strengthen their capacity to formulate development plans, allocate resources effectively, and monitor national development performance.

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will possess practical competencies to formulate national development strategies, improve budgeting and fiscal planning, prioritize public investments, strengthen governance systems, monitor development outcomes, improve institutional coordination, manage public resources efficiently, and support sustainable national development. The acquired knowledge enables organizations to improve financial accountability, strengthen policy implementation, enhance institutional performance, increase development effectiveness, optimize resource utilization, and deliver measurable socioeconomic results.

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

1.     Understand national planning frameworks and strategic resource allocation principles.

2.     Develop integrated national and sectoral development plans.

3.     Apply evidence-based budgeting and public expenditure management techniques.

4.     Strengthen public investment planning and capital resource allocation.

5.     Improve policy coordination and institutional governance.

6.     Utilize digital technologies to support planning and budgeting processes.

7.     Strengthen monitoring, evaluation, and performance management systems.

8.     Improve fiscal sustainability and financial accountability.

9.     Enhance stakeholder engagement and participatory planning processes.

10.  Promote efficient, transparent, and sustainable national resource management.

Organizational Benefits

Organizations participating in this training will:

1.     Strengthen national and institutional planning capacity.

2.     Improve strategic budgeting and resource allocation decisions.

3.     Enhance public financial management and fiscal discipline.

4.     Strengthen public investment planning and project prioritization.

5.     Improve policy coordination and institutional effectiveness.

6.     Enhance monitoring, evaluation, and performance management.

7.     Increase transparency and accountability in resource utilization.

8.     Improve evidence-based decision-making through data analytics.

9.     Strengthen development planning aligned with national priorities.

10.  Promote sustainable economic growth and improved public service delivery.

Target Participants

This course is suitable for:

·       Government officials

·       National planning officers

·       Public administrators

·       Ministry of Finance officials

·       Budget officers

·       Economists

·       Policymakers

·       Public investment specialists

·       Strategic planning officers

·       Project managers

·       Monitoring and evaluation specialists

·       Public finance managers

·       Development practitioners

·       Local government administrators

·       Researchers

·       Consultants

·       Donor-funded project managers

·       Institutional development officers

·       Financial analysts

·       Senior executives responsible for planning, budgeting, and resource allocation

Course Outline

Module 1: Foundations of National Planning and Resource Allocation

·       National development planning frameworks

·       Strategic planning principles

·       Public sector governance

·       National development priorities

·       Institutional coordination

·       International planning frameworks

General Case Study: Developing a national development planning framework aligned with long-term economic goals.

Module 2: Strategic Budgeting and Public Financial Management

·       Budget preparation

·       Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF)

·       Public expenditure management

·       Fiscal policy

·       Resource mobilization

·       Financial accountability

General Case Study: Designing a performance-based national budget to improve service delivery.

Module 3: Public Investment Planning and Resource Prioritization

·       Investment planning

·       Capital budgeting

·       Infrastructure prioritization

·       Cost-benefit analysis

·       Project appraisal

·       Investment governance

General Case Study: Prioritizing national infrastructure investments using evidence-based planning techniques.

Module 4: Digital Planning Systems and Data-Driven Decision Making

·       Artificial Intelligence applications

·       Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

·       Integrated Financial Management Information Systems (IFMIS)

·       Big data analytics

·       Business intelligence dashboards

·       Digital planning tools

General Case Study: Using digital planning systems to improve resource allocation across government sectors.

Module 5: Monitoring, Evaluation and Performance Management

·       Results-Based Management (RBM)

·       Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

·       Monitoring frameworks

·       Evaluation methodologies

·       Performance reporting

·       Continuous improvement

General Case Study: Evaluating the effectiveness of national development plans using performance indicators.

Module 6: Emerging Trends in National Planning and Sustainable Development

·       Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

·       Climate-responsive planning

·       Innovation in public sector planning

·       Smart government

·       Future fiscal governance

·       Strategic national resilience

General Case Study: Developing a future-ready national planning and resource allocation strategy that promotes sustainable economic development and resilient public institutions.

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.

 

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