International Training & Study Tour Programmes for Governments

August 2018

on

Good Governance for Effective Delivery of

Public Services & Poverty Alleviation

CBN International will conduct three programmes on the above topic in August 2018 as per details below:

These programmes are specifically designed for mid

to high level Government and Semi Government

officials, Board Members, Administrators, Public

Utility Providers, Staff of Bilateral & Multilateral funding

agencies, HRD Managers, Elected Representatives,

Parliamentary Committees and Staff of

Parliaments / Legislatures.

Dubai (one programme held in one country)

3 to 10 August, 2018

Thailand & India(one programme held in 2 countries)

10 to 17 August, 2018

Programme 1 Programme 3

Dubai & Thailand(one programme held in 2 countries)

6 to 15 August, 2018

Programme 2

These three programmes aim at, not only adding to participants knowledge and skills, but also motivating and inspiring them through exposure to international good practices to improve their performance back home.

The core purpose of this training is to highlight the critical role that capacity building, moral leadership (at all levels), sound planning and effective management play in improving individual and institutional performance.

The focus areas of the programmes are:

MODULE 2 :

Leadership, Planning & Management in Governments

MODULE 3 :

Institutional Capacity Building & HRD

MODULE 4 :

Public Infrastructure and Services; Focus:

PPP

MODULE 1 :

Good Governanceand Poverty Alleviation

Field visits

Registration/Course Fee:

The subsidized registration / course fee for the three different programmes are shown below:

Programme 1: Dubai US$ 3475

Programme 2: Dubai & Thailand US$ 3950

Programme 3: Thailand & India US$ 3400

The registration/course fee will cover:

professional course fee, hotel accommodation, breakfast, costs related to transportation for official field visits within

the countries to be visited; course certificate and all course material.

The field visits in Dubai, Thailand and India will include projects relating to:

innovative methods of provision of affordable housing for the poor,

efficient methods of urban/rural services,

creation of employment,

road and transport,

health and education.

visit to a parliament will also be organised for the benefit of elected representatives.

Applicants and their departments should find their own sources of funding, either from their governments or through funding

agencies such as bilateral or multilateral agencies. Kindly note that 90% of our participants are funded by their own

governments or departments. The other 10% have received sponsorship from international agencies. In the past funding

agencies such as UNDP, World Bank, DFID, USAID, CIDA, SIDA, AUSAID, GIZ, ADB etc. have sponsored some participants.

The success in securing sponsorship depends on your own working relationship with these agencies. It should be noted that

obtaining sponsorship is competitive and applicants should therefore apply to more than one agency and lobby appropriately to

increase their chances of being successful.

Source of Funding

Travel Schedule:

Programme 1: DUBAI Programme 2: DUBAI AND THAILAND

Arrival in Dubai, UAE 3rd August Arrival in Dubai, UAE 6th August

End of the programme, return home 10th August Departure from Dubai for Bangkok, Thailand 10th August

End of the programme, return home 15th August

Programme 3: THAILAND AND INDIA

Arrival in Bangkok, Thailand 10th August Departure from Bangkok for New Delhi 14th August End of the programme, return home 17th August

Hon. David Caygill is the former Minister of Finance, Trade & Industry, New Zealand. A renowned lawyer by profession his areas of interaction in training workshops include public sector reforms and parliamentary practice and procedures.

Dr. Behnam Ta'i is currently the Managing Director of CBN-International. A former senior staff of the United Nations and a Visiting Prof. to the University of NSW, Sydney, D r. Ta ' i i s a l eade rsh ip , management and planning specialist with extensive international experience.

Prof. Percy Allan is a former Secretary to the NSW Treasury and a recipient of the prestigious award of the Order of Australia for his contribution to public sector financial reform in NSW Australia.

Ms. Maria T. Palandy is a senior staff of CBN-International and in charge of p l ann ing and managemen t o f i t s international events. In the field of research and publication, she has to her credit research papers and a book on Sciene, Religion and Development. .

Dr. Sohayl Mohajer is the Asst. Director of Foundation for the Advancement of Science, Lucknow, India. Dr. Mohajer is the author of many books including manuals for administrators and managers. His area of interest include leadership, management moral capabilities and performance.

Mr. Victor Greenspoon is the international training coordinator of CBN-International. A former senior staff of Thaksin University in Thailand, he has extensive experience in coordination of international capacity building workshops.

M r. R e u n g v i t h Ve c h a s a r t i s a n Organization Development specialist and currently closely associated with CBN International workshops. He has held senior positions in the Government of Thailand.

CBN-International programmes are designed, planned and presented by highly qualified and experienced professionals. The following are some of the resource persons associated with recent CBN-International programmes:

About the Organizers

Resource Persons

Mr. Allan E. Wilcox is one of the main CBN International resource persons in New Z e a l a n d . H e h a s h e l d e x e c u t i v e management positions in local and regional governments including the New Zealand Ministry of Works.

Based in Australia, CBN-International is a capacity building organisation that primarily deals with training, research and advisory services. A pioneer in the field, CBN-International is headed by Dr. Behnam Ta'i, a former senior staff of the United Nations and a visiting professor to the University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia. CBN International regularly designs and conducts international executive short courses, workshops and study tours for elected representatives and officials. Over the last 18 years more than 3500 officials have participated in these programmes. For a profile of past participants visit www.cbnint.org

A number of hospitals in Thailand & India provide high standard, inexpensive, fast and complete medical check-ups. There are

also very good hospitals in Dubai which will cost slightly more. Those participants who are interested to carry out a quick

medical check-up will be able to do so. This will be facilitated by CBN staff at an appropriate time without affecting the

professional objective of the programme. The cost of a medical checkup, which is comparatively inexpensive will be borne by

participants themselves. Dubai, Thailand and India also provide excellent opportunities for inexpensive shopping. CBN staff willassist distinguished participants in this regard during free time in the programme.

Medical Check-up

Some of the photographs of CBN International Programme

held in Dubai and Thailand - April 2018

Distinguished participants from Kenya, Malawi, Afghanistan, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, Parliament of Ghana, Parliament of Uganda and County of Trans Nzoia (Kenya) during this visit to the National

Parliament of Thailand. The visit was led jointly by Hon. James Klutse Avedzi, Chairman, Public Accounts Committee Parliament of Ghana and Dr. Behnam Tai, Managing Director CBN International.

Hon. Deputy Speaker Mr. Moses Kipkemboi Cheboi (right), National Assembly of Kenya leading a discussion during a

classroom session in Dubai. With him is Mr. Michael Rotich Sialai, the Clerk of National Assembly of Kenya.

A group of six members of Public Accounts Committee, Parliament of Ghana participated in the programme: Hon. Chairman Avedzi, Hon.

Dery, Hon. Quashigah, Hon. Tinyase, Hon. Tufeire, Hon. Agyekum Members of the Public Accounts Committee are seen here.

A group of five members from County Public Service Board, Trans Nzoia, Kenya participated in the programme: Dr. Masinde,

Mr.Kirui, Mr.Masaviru, Ms. Sakeja and Ms. Werunga are seen here.

Hon. Maxwell Blagodzi Regional Deputy Minister

Volta Region, GHANA

Ms. Seabo KeorapetseDirector Budget Admin.Min. of Fin. & Eco. Dev.

BOTSWANA

Dr. Bernice Welbeck Director Admin/HR

National Labour CommissionGHANA

Mr. Sayed F. FaridSr. Prg. Officer HFU

UNOHA AFGHANISTAN

Hon. Atim O Cecilia Barbara, MPCommissioner

Parliament of Uganda UGANDA

Ms. Grace Jill BayakEx. Manager, Corporate Services

National Fisheries AuthorityPAPUA NEW GUINEA

Mrs. Roselyn Makhumula Director of Administration

Min. of Finance, Eco. Plan. & Dev. MALAWI

Mrs. Abigail WariambuBoard Administration OfficerNational Fisheries Authority

PAPUA NEW GUINEA

Mr. Inusah Mohammed Clerk, Public Accounts Committee

Parliament of GhanaGHANA

Mr. Herbert Patrick Aram SibaleProcurement Manager

Northern Region Water BoardMALAWI

Mohd Yusri Firdaus bin YaakubSr. Asst. Secretary

Min. of Tourism & Culture MALAYSIA

Mr. Okello Gautama ObabaruDeputy Clerk, Corporate Affairs

Parliament of UgandaUGANDA

Mr. Luckie Kanyamula SikwesePermanent Secretary

Office of the President & CabinetMALAWI

Ms. Jeanne S. GuintoChief, Administrative Officer

Department of FinancePHILIPPINES

Mr. Jonathan Kene KwablaPresiding Member

Shai-Osudoku District AssemblyGHANA

Eng. Joseph K. GathuruProject Manager, LMCP AfDB I

Kenya Power & Lighting Co. Ltd.KENYA

Mr. ZM Mogaka, HSCDirector of Administration

Min. of Transport, Infra, Hsg. UDKENYA

Mr. Ignatius Oarabile Director Public Finance

Min. of Finance and Eco. Dev. BOTSWANA

April programme also comprised of a large number of high level officials and elected representatives

from a cross section of Ministries, Departments and Parliaments:

Distinguished participants during farewell and wrap session in Dubai.

Welcome upon arrival

Hon. David Caygill, former New Zealand Minister of Finance, Trade & Industry discussing with the workshop participants

in Auckland, New Zealand.

Engr. Abdulla M. Rafia, Asst. Director Gen. Env. & Public Health Affairs Dubai Municipality with the distinguished participants.

Distinguished participants visiting the Office of the Prime Minister, Thailand for a discussion and exchange of information

CBN International, Australia: Regional Office, India:No.1 St. Martin Place, Clear Island Waters A-359 Defence ColonyQueensland 4226, AUSTRALIA New Delhi 110024, INDIAPhone: +61 433807662 (Leon) and +61 433807663 (Maria) Phone: +91 1124339022, +91 9953749082 (Deepika) Email: cbn@cbnint.org Direct Phone: +91 9810953030 (Lalit) Website: Email: http://www.cbnint.org cbn.courses@gmail.com

For further information or registration contact:

Hon. Fikile De Villiers Xasa, Speaker, Eastern Cape Provincial Legislature, SA receiving a memento from President of the National Assembly and

Speaker of the House of Representatives of Thailand.

Mr. John Mitala, Head of Public Service and Secretary to Cabinet, Uganda, chairing an international training session in Bangkok, Thailand

Some more photographs of training and study tour programmes held by CBN International in recent years