Introduction

In today's rapidly evolving governance environment, strengthening public trust and accountability has never been more critical. The Public Sector Ethics and Anti-Corruption Strategies Training Course equips public officials with the knowledge and tools necessary to cultivate a transparent, ethical, and responsible culture within government institutions. Rooted in global best practices, this course addresses the complexities of modern governance and the persistent challenges posed by corruption, misconduct, and weak institutional oversight.

Participants will explore proactive approaches to ethics management, whistleblower protection, integrity frameworks, and the use of digital technologies in combating corruption. By empowering public officials to act with integrity and lead by example, this course strengthens institutional resilience and fosters inclusive, citizen-centric service delivery.

Target Audience

• Senior government officials and administrators
• Ethics and compliance officers
• Anti-corruption agency staff
• Public financial management officers
• Public policy and governance specialists
• Law enforcement and judicial professionals
• Development partners and donor agency staff

Course Objectives

• Understand the foundational principles of ethics in public service
• Analyze the systemic causes and effects of corruption
• Strengthen institutional integrity and transparency
• Implement ethics frameworks and codes of conduct
• Promote whistleblower protection and reporting systems
• Apply digital tools in anti-corruption enforcement
• Foster a culture of accountability and ethical leadership
• Monitor and evaluate anti-corruption strategies
• Enhance inter-agency coordination for ethics enforcement

Duration

5 Days

Course Outline

Module 1: Principles of Public Sector Ethics and Integrity

• Core values of ethical governance
• Ethical dilemmas in decision-making
• Balancing authority with accountability
• Global standards for public ethics
• Building an ethical workplace culture

Module 2: Understanding and Diagnosing Corruption Risks

• Typologies and drivers of corruption
• Institutional and sectoral vulnerabilities
• Tools for corruption risk assessment
• Stakeholder mapping and influence analysis
• Barriers to transparency and reporting

Module 3: Institutional Ethics Infrastructure and Frameworks

• Codes of conduct and ethics regulations
• Creating ethics advisory bodies
• Integrating ethics in HR and procurement
• Ethics in leadership and organizational behavior
• Developing internal controls and oversight

Module 4: Whistleblower Protection and Reporting Mechanisms

• Designing safe reporting channels
• Legal protections and confidentiality
• Encouraging a speak-up culture
• Investigative procedures and follow-up
• Case studies on effective enforcement

Module 5: Anti-Corruption Strategies and Action Plans

• National and local anti-corruption frameworks
• Strategic planning and goal setting
• Cross-sector collaboration approaches
• Public awareness and stakeholder engagement
• Embedding ethics in performance metrics

Module 6: Role of Technology in Combating Corruption

• E-procurement and financial transparency tools
• AI and data analytics in fraud detection
• Blockchain and traceability solutions
• Mobile applications for citizen reporting
• Digital whistleblowing platforms

Module 7: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Impact Measurement

• Setting KPIs for ethics initiatives
• Corruption perception indexes
• Audit and performance reporting frameworks
• Learning and adaptive management
• Public feedback integration

Module 8: Leadership for Ethical Governance

• Ethical leadership principles and practice
• Role of top management in accountability
• Leading institutional change initiatives
• Conflict of interest management
• Inspiring ethical behavior across teams

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Training Venue

The training will be held at our Skills for Africa Training Institute Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.

Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Skills for Africa Training Institute certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Terms of Payment: Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 10 working days before commencement of the training.