Course Modules

Module 1: Foundations of Risk Governance

• Defining risk governance and internal controls in institutional settings

• Legal and policy frameworks for risk governance

• Roles of boards, audit committees, and executive leadership

• Case Study: Institutional failures arising from weak internal controls

Module 2: Risk Identification and Assessment

• Risk identification techniques in justice and public sector contexts

• Tools for risk analysis and prioritization

• Aligning risk profiles with institutional mandates and priorities

• Exercise: Conduct a preliminary risk assessment for a justice institution

Module 3: Designing Internal Control Systems

• Components of effective internal control frameworks

• Risk mitigation strategies and control mechanisms

• Role of internal audit in control systems

• Case Study: Implementation of internal controls in court administration

Module 4: Monitoring, Reporting, and Continuous Improvement

• Methods for monitoring and reporting on risk and control systems

• Integration of risk governance into institutional culture

• Techniques for continuous improvement of control mechanisms

• Simulation: Draft an internal control improvement plan for a public sector entity

Module 5: Crisis Management and Institutional Resilience

• Managing risks during institutional crises and transitions

• Scenario planning and risk-based decision-making

• Institutionalizing risk management for long-term sustainability

• Final Exercise: Prepare a comprehensive institutional risk governance action plan