EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

Facilitating Standards and Performance Study Programme for the National Assembly Portfolio Committee on Education
The need for states and governments to build effective policy and institutional capacity to provide quality education at all levels cannot be understated. In a competitive global environment, a solid education system that is responsive to the unique needs of society yields enormous short and long-term advantages. It is reported that states in sub-Saharan Africa are the third biggest spender on education as a percentage of GDP. But the result of that level of expenditure is often hard to see on the ground. Indeed, UNESCO reports that Nigeria has one of the most disappointing educational performance records among the oil producing countries. Standards of delivery remain low across all levels while limited access to basic education largely persists. There is an undeniable need for urgent action to address this great disparity in educational funding and outcomes. Against this background, the legislative institution is important to fostering public confidence and trust in the democratic process. This, indeed, is a vital part of the overarching role of Legislative Select and Portfolio Committees. Well-functioning legislatures facilitate standards and performance in governance. This special study programme is designed to enhance the role of members and key functionaries of Committees mandated to provide oversight over the Education sector. Drawing on UK and international experiences, it will provide an interactive first-hand experience of current education policy and management issues. Participants will visit important organisations, meet with counterparts, exchanges ideas with leading authorities in the field. This way, the programme will equip them to address challenges in their own environments, check and
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report on government activities, and ensure standards and performance in policy and programme delivery. It will strengthen the capacity of participants to monitor and guide the design and delivery of quality education across all levels. Expected Benefits and Outcomes Enhanced appreciation of the role of the legislative select committee in the education sector, based on lessons of experience; Improved capacity to monitor and evaluate education policy and programme outcomes; Strengthened capacity for innovation and transformation; Appreciation of current issues in the field critical to ensuring effective oversight of government; Enhanced ability to build excellent working relations for the advancement of the governance process; Improved individual effectiveness as legislators; and Enhanced capacity to deliver democratic governance. Date and Duration: 1 week (actual dates to be advised by client) Venue: London, United Kingdom Fees: GBP3,500 (N875,000) (including lunch for participants)

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