Development Planning
Development planning processes are a vital aspect in prioritizing the key drivers of economic development in any country. These processes significantly shape a country’s destiny. They prioritize areas where scarce resources are targeted and align the entire government development agenda to address the country’s economic and social needs. Engaging in evidence-based analysis of the key sectors of the economy, relating this analysis to international and regional development agendas, and contextualizing priorities that best suit the economy is critical, as is deciphering mega-trends and emerging scenarios in a global geopolitical landscape
Policy makers, planners, and economists in the Ministry of Planning and those working in the national planning authorities, the Ministry of Finance, and the economic development sector. Representatives from other ministries serving in similar capacities may also benefit from the course. Local government trade and investment committees would also benefit.
At the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Explain the key concepts of development planning and different types of development loans.
- Analyze the challenges involved in the formulation of various development plans.
- Utilize participatory development planning techniques and appropriate tools for development planning.
- Prioritize development needs and develop strategies to address these needs in the national development plans, and analyze and develop different future scenarios and projections required for national development planning.
- Design, implement, monitor, and evaluate development plans; map the key sectors and develop a resource allocation criterion across the sectors.
US$ 1250 to cover tuition and training materials only.