Workshop Overview

The Advanced Workshop on Planning, Research, and Statistics for Public Sector Transformation is designed to strengthen the capacity of policymakers, planners, and statisticians to effectively use evidence, data, and foresight in shaping national development strategies. In today’s governance environment, data and research are critical assets for decision-making, performance monitoring, and long-term policy planning.

This workshop will provide participants with practical tools and frameworks to link research and statistics to strategic planning, enabling them to design more effective policies, measure institutional performance, and ensure accountability. Through a blend of expert-led sessions, case studies, and hands-on exercises, participants will gain actionable skills to align planning processes with national development goals and international best practices.

The overarching aim is to equip participants with the ability to transform raw data into strategic insights that support policy design, improve service delivery, and foster sustainable socio-economic growth.

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

§  integrate data and research into strategic planning processes;

§  develop evidence-based policies aligned with performance targets;

§  apply statistical methods to monitor and evaluate institutional effectiveness;

§  translate research findings into actionable development strategies; and

§  strengthen organizational capacity for data-driven governance.

Workshop Modules

Module 1: Strategic Planning and Policy Design

§  Linking planning to evidence and national priorities

§  Tools for foresight and scenario-building

§  Strategic alignment with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Module 2: Research and Policy Interface

§  Turning research into actionable policy recommendations

§  Building research-policy linkages in public institutions

§  Case studies of research-led national development reforms

Module 3: Statistics for Performance Measurement

§  Strengthening statistical systems for governance

§  Data collection, analysis, and reporting techniques

§  Monitoring and evaluation (M&E) frameworks for accountability

Module 4: Data-Driven Decision-Making

§  Harnessing big data for planning and forecasting

§  Building dashboards and performance indicators

§  Using data to track progress and adjust policies in real time

Module 5: Institutional Transformation and Capacity Building

§  Building resilient planning and research units

§  Enhancing the role of statistics in government reforms

§  Skills development for data-driven leadership

What will i learn?

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