| Qualification code: |
77701 |
| Duration: |
6 months |
| Language medium: |
English |
Target group:
(a) Professionals in different fields; (b) members of different political parties and formations; (c) civil servants, civil society activists and community leaders; (d) women and gender activists; (e) students and youth; and (f) spiritual/religious leaders and activists.
No previous study of governance is assumed, although exposure to the concept of good governance especially in African context would be expected.
Admission requirements:
An equivalent NQF level 4 qualification
Registration periods:
Unisa semester dates
Course leader details:
Prof D Mello, DAdmin, University of Pretoria
Discipline and expertise: Public Administration and Management
Tel: 012 352 4030
E-mail: emellodm@unisa.ac.za
Assistant course leader details:
Ms Ndiambani Nesengani
TM-School, Unisa
Tel: +27 12 352 4021
nesennp@unisa.ac.za
Programme administrator:
Mr Mohau Manthata
TM-School, Unisa
Tel: +27 12 337 6171
E-mail: manthh@unisa.ac.za
Purpose statement:
To conscientise current and future leaders/managers about the essence of good governance as a critical building block in Africa's development and prosperity
Modules:
GOCAFRS - Anti-corruption agenda and integrity management
Content:
Unpacking corruption
National, regional and international intervention to eradicate corruption
Integrity management
GOCAFRT - Good Governance Concepts and Principles
Content:
Introduction to good governance
Good governance and leadership in Africa
Development and good governance
The good governance challenges in Africa
GOCAFRU - The Role of Good Governance and Civil Society in Human Security in Africa
Content:
Understanding the role of civil society in advancing good governance in Africa
The role of social media platforms in promoting good governance
