Course Modules:
Module 1: Foundations of Public Sector Accountability

• Accountability concepts: vertical, horizontal, social

• Legal frameworks supporting accountability

• Roles of institutions: courts, ombudsmen, auditors, parliaments

• Exercise: Mapping accountability relationships in your institution

Module 2: Designing Internal Oversight Mechanisms

• Risk management and internal audit systems

• Role of compliance units and ethics officers

• Whistleblower protections and grievance redress

• Group Work: Draft an internal accountability charter

Module 3: Anti-Corruption and Integrity Systems

• Corruption typologies and detection tools

• Legal enforcement mechanisms and sanctions

• Codes of conduct and conflict of interest rules

• Case Study: Institutional corruption and accountability failure

Module 4: Citizen Engagement and Transparency Tools

• Participatory budgeting, open data, citizen charters

• Public hearings and consultations

• Feedback loops and e-governance systems

• Simulation: Designing a public accountability portal

Module 5: Accountability in Sector Reform and Change Management

• Accountability in service delivery reforms

• Institutional capacity building strategies

• Measuring accountability and tracking outcomes

• Final Exercise: Develop an accountability improvement action plan