Day 1: Introduction to Committees in Government Institutions

• Purpose and Importance of Committees in Public Sector Governance
• Types of Committees: Advisory, Decision-making, Oversight, and Ad Hoc
• Legal and Regulatory Frameworks Governing Committees
• Case Studies: Successful Committee Models in Government
• Challenges Facing Government Committees

Day 2: Committee Formation and Structuring

• Steps in Forming a Government Committee
• Criteria for Selecting Committee Members
• Terms of Reference (ToR) and Charters: Crafting Clear Mandates
• Role of Chairpersons, Secretaries, and Members
• Structuring Subcommittees and Task Groups
• Ensuring Inclusivity and Representation

Day 3: Committee Governance and Operations

• Principles of Good Governance in Committee Functioning
• Rules of Procedure and Decision-Making Protocols
• Meeting Management: Agenda Setting, Minutes, and Follow-ups
• Ensuring Transparency and Accountability
• Handling Conflicts of Interest and Ethical Conduct

Day 4: Communication and Stakeholder Engagement

• Effective Internal Communication within Committees
• External Communication: Reporting, Public Transparency & Media Handling
• Stakeholder Mapping and Involvement in Committee Processes
• Building Consensus and Managing Divergent Opinions
• Use of Technology and Digital Tools in Committee Work

Day 5: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Continuous Improvement

• Measuring Committee Performance and Outcomes
• Developing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Periodic Review and Reporting Mechanisms
• Reforming Underperforming Committees
• Strategies for Sustaining Long-Term Committee Effectiveness
• Course Recap and Action Planning for Participants