Executive Decision-Making in Donor-Funded Programmes

Course Overview

Built for project directors, national coordinators, and senior government executives managing large-scale donor-funded programmes (World Bank, AfDB, UN), this course strengthens strategic decision-making and accountability.

Delegates will explore how to navigate high-value programmes, manage political and donor expectations, and lead with agility, transparency, and performance focus.

Key Course Objectives

✅ Improve decision-making under complexity and pressure
✅ Align programme goals with donor frameworks and government priorities
✅ Strengthen governance, reporting, and financial accountability
✅ Apply risk management and adaptive strategies
✅ Foster leadership culture across PIUs and project teams

Who Should Attend

• National Coordinators of Donor-Funded Programmes
• Senior PIU Leaders and Sector Directors
• Heads of Monitoring, Finance, or Strategy for development programmes

Detailed Course Content (2 Weeks)

Week 1: Strategy and Stakeholder Alignment
Day 1: Overview of Donor-Funded Project Governance
Day 2: Project Cycle, Reporting, and Disbursement Flows
Day 3: Decision-Making Frameworks for High-Stakes Environments
Day 4: Stakeholder Power & Political Economy
Day 5: Adaptive Programme Design

Week 2: Performance & Delivery Excellence
Day 6: Financial Accountability & Risk Management
Day 7: Donor Compliance, Procurement, and Safeguards
Day 8: UK Site Visit – Delivery Agency or Audit Body
Day 9: Leadership Tools for Accountability & Crisis Response
Day 10: Peer Learning and Presentation of Action Plans