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Governance of State-Owned Enterprises & Government Entities Training Course

Sets out the governance structures, accountability and oversight that state-owned enterprises and government entities need to manage public resources well.

CG · Corporate GovernanceAll Levels#2947ClassroomEnglish , Arabic
Duration
5 Days
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Sectors:Risk, Compliance & GovernanceCategories:Corporate Governance

Course Overview

This course provides a practical framework for strengthening governance in state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and government entities. It examines the governance structures, accountability mechanisms, oversight responsibilities, and regulatory arrangements required to ensure that public resources are managed transparently, efficiently, and in alignment with national priorities and public value objectives. Participants will explore the respective roles of government ownership authorities, boards of directors, executive management, regulators, and other stakeholders. The course addresses board accountability, performance monitoring, public financial management, risk oversight, internal controls, compliance, transparency, and the management of potential conflicts between commercial objectives and public policy responsibilities. Through practical case studies and governance assessments, participants will learn how to evaluate existing governance arrangements, clarify institutional responsibilities, strengthen performance reporting, and develop improvement plans. The programme supports government-owned organizations seeking to enhance institutional integrity, operational efficiency, financial sustainability, and public trust.

Learning Objectives

  • Explain the fundamental principles of governance for state-owned enterprises and government entities.
  • Distinguish the governance responsibilities of government ownership authorities, boards, executive management, and regulators.
  • Evaluate governance structures and accountability arrangements in public sector organizations.
  • Strengthen board effectiveness, strategic oversight, and executive accountability.
  • Apply performance monitoring frameworks aligned with public policy objectives and organizational mandates.
  • Improve transparency, disclosure, and reporting of financial and non-financial performance.
  • Assess public sector risk management, internal controls, compliance, and integrity frameworks.
  • Identify and manage conflicts between commercial objectives and public service obligations.
  • Develop mechanisms for monitoring financial sustainability, operational efficiency, and public value creation.
  • Prepare governance improvement plans that support institutional accountability and continuous improvement.

Who Should Attend

Board members and senior executives of state-owned enterprises. Officials responsible for government ownership policies and shareholder oversight. Senior managers in ministries, government departments, and public authorities. Executives responsible for public enterprise performance and institutional development. Corporate governance, compliance, and regulatory affairs professionals. Chief financial officers and public financial management specialists. Internal audit, risk management, and internal control professionals. Strategic planning, performance management, and operational excellence managers. Legal advisers and professionals responsible for public sector accountability. Consultants and advisers supporting governance reform and public enterprise transformation.

Learning Outcomes

  • Interpret the core governance principles applicable to state-owned enterprises and government entities.
  • Define the respective mandates and accountability relationships of ownership authorities, boards, management, and regulators.
  • Assess governance structures, board responsibilities, and decision-making arrangements.
  • Evaluate organizational strategies against government objectives, public service obligations, and financial sustainability requirements.
  • Develop performance indicators that measure financial results, operational efficiency, service quality, and public value.
  • Review transparency, disclosure, reporting, and accountability mechanisms.
  • Identify governance risks, conflicts of interest, and weaknesses in internal control arrangements.
  • Evaluate approaches to managing public resources, financial exposure, and organizational risks.
  • Strengthen oversight of executive performance, corrective actions, and governance compliance.
  • Develop a practical roadmap for improving governance maturity and institutional performance.

Course Outline

Day 1

Governance Foundations and Institutional Accountability

  • Principles and objectives of governance in state-owned enterprises and government entities.
  • Differences between public sector governance, private sector governance, and commercial management.
  • Governance frameworks, ownership models, institutional mandates, and applicable regulatory arrangements.
  • Roles of government ownership authorities, ministries, boards, executive management, and regulators.
  • Accountability relationships, delegated authority, and decision-making responsibilities.
  • Public value, ethical conduct, transparency, and responsible stewardship of public resources.
  • Practical Exercise: Map the governance structure of a selected public enterprise or government entity, identifying key stakeholders, decision-making powers, and accountability relationships.
Day 2

Board Effectiveness, Strategic Direction, and Executive Oversight

  • Board composition, independence, competencies, and appointment practices.
  • Defining board responsibilities and distinguishing oversight from executive management.
  • Aligning organizational strategies with government priorities and institutional mandates.
  • Board committees, governance charters, delegation of authority, and reporting arrangements.
  • Monitoring executive performance and evaluating the implementation of strategic decisions.
  • Managing conflicts of interest and balancing commercial objectives with public service responsibilities.
  • Practical Exercise: Evaluate a hypothetical board governance framework and recommend improvements to board oversight, executive accountability, and strategic alignment.
Day 3

Performance Management, Financial Sustainability, and Public Value

  • Establishing institutional objectives and performance frameworks aligned with public policy.
  • Developing key performance indicators for financial, operational, and service delivery outcomes.
  • Budget governance, resource allocation, expenditure control, and financial reporting.
  • Assessing financial sustainability, fiscal exposure, and potential government support obligations.
  • Measuring service quality, operational efficiency, stakeholder satisfaction, and public value.
  • Using performance reviews, benchmarking, and management reporting to support informed decisions.
  • Practical Exercise: Develop a performance scorecard for a government-owned organization, integrating financial sustainability, operational effectiveness, service quality, and public value indicators.
Day 4

Risk Management, Internal Controls, Compliance, and Integrity

  • Enterprise risk management and the responsibilities of boards and executive management.
  • Internal control frameworks, internal audit, and assurance arrangements.
  • Regulatory compliance, procurement integrity, and management of public funds.
  • Anti-fraud measures, anti-bribery controls, whistleblowing, and ethical governance.
  • Identifying conflicts of interest, related-party transactions, and risks of undue influence.
  • Crisis preparedness, business continuity, and governance of operational and strategic risks.
  • Practical Exercise: Conduct a preliminary governance risk assessment and prepare a control matrix covering key risks, responsible functions, mitigation measures, and reporting requirements.
Day 5

Transparency, Governance Evaluation, and Institutional Improvement

  • Governance disclosure, financial and non-financial reporting, and public accountability.
  • Evaluating governance maturity and assessing compliance with applicable requirements.
  • Identifying institutional weaknesses and prioritizing governance improvement opportunities.
  • Strengthening stakeholder engagement and communication with oversight bodies.
  • Developing governance improvement plans with responsibilities, timelines, and measurable targets.
  • Establishing monitoring mechanisms, periodic reviews, and continuous improvement processes.
  • Practical Exercise: Prepare a governance improvement roadmap for a state-owned enterprise or government entity, including priority actions, accountable owners, milestones, performance indicators, and review arrangements.

Upcoming Dates

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London · 24 – 28 May 2027 · Classroom

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