State-Owned Enterprises Governance and Public Asset Management Training Course

Course Introduction

State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) play a strategic role in delivering essential public services, driving economic growth, supporting industrial development, managing critical infrastructure, and promoting national development objectives. Effective governance and sound public asset management are essential for ensuring operational efficiency, financial sustainability, transparency, and accountability. This comprehensive training course equips participants with practical knowledge of SOE governance frameworks, public asset management principles, regulatory compliance, and institutional oversight to strengthen organizational performance and maximize public value.

The course provides participants with an in-depth understanding of governance structures, board responsibilities, ownership models, financial oversight, enterprise performance management, asset lifecycle management, public investment governance, risk management, and legal compliance applicable to State-Owned Enterprises. Participants will examine the roles of governments, ministries, oversight agencies, SOE boards, executive management, auditors, and regulators in ensuring efficient enterprise operations while safeguarding public assets and maintaining accountability. Practical case studies illustrate successful governance reforms and public asset optimization strategies.

Participants will explore legal and institutional frameworks governing SOE ownership, corporate governance, procurement, financial reporting, public investment, asset valuation, privatization, commercialization, public-private partnerships, and stakeholder engagement. The course emphasizes performance-based governance, strategic planning, internal controls, regulatory compliance, and evidence-based decision-making while integrating international standards and best practices applicable across different sectors and jurisdictions.

Special emphasis is placed on emerging issues influencing the future of State-Owned Enterprises, including digital transformation, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, artificial intelligence in asset management, blockchain for public asset records, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting, climate-related financial disclosures, cybersecurity, digital governance, green public investment, sustainable infrastructure management, and integrated performance analytics. Participants will gain practical insights into innovative governance approaches that improve institutional resilience and long-term asset value.

Through practical governance assessments, board simulation exercises, asset management case studies, policy analysis, financial performance evaluations, procurement reviews, regulatory compliance workshops, and stakeholder engagement activities, participants will strengthen their ability to improve enterprise governance, oversee public assets, manage institutional risks, enhance operational performance, and implement governance reforms. The course combines international best practices with practical implementation strategies relevant to both commercial and non-commercial public enterprises.

Upon successful completion, participants will possess advanced knowledge and practical competencies in State-Owned Enterprise governance, public asset management, institutional leadership, compliance, and strategic oversight. They will be equipped to strengthen governance systems, optimize public asset utilization, improve financial performance, promote transparency, enhance public accountability, and contribute to the sustainable management of government-owned enterprises and strategic national assets.

Duration

10 days

Who Should Attend

• State-Owned Enterprise board members

• Chief executive officers and senior managers of SOEs

• Ministry of Finance and Treasury officials

• Public investment and asset management professionals

• Corporate governance and compliance officers

• Internal and external auditors

• Public procurement and contract management specialists

• Public sector accountants and financial managers

• Government regulators and oversight authority officials

• Risk management and internal control professionals

• Public-private partnership (PPP) specialists

• Infrastructure and public investment managers

• Development partners and governance consultants

• Researchers and academics in public administration and corporate governance

Course Objectives

• Develop comprehensive knowledge of State-Owned Enterprise governance frameworks and public asset management principles that promote transparency, efficiency, accountability, and sustainable public value creation.

• Strengthen participants' ability to interpret legislation, corporate governance codes, ownership policies, and regulatory frameworks governing State-Owned Enterprises and public assets.

• Build practical competencies for establishing effective governance structures, board oversight mechanisms, executive accountability systems, and institutional performance management frameworks.

• Enhance understanding of public asset lifecycle management, asset valuation, maintenance planning, investment prioritization, and strategic utilization to maximize long-term economic and social returns.

• Equip participants with practical skills for implementing financial oversight systems, enterprise performance monitoring, governance audits, and compliance reporting that strengthen institutional accountability.

• Strengthen knowledge of procurement governance, contract management, public-private partnerships, and commercial transactions affecting State-Owned Enterprises and public investments.

• Develop competencies for managing organizational risks, internal controls, regulatory compliance, fraud prevention, and ethical governance within publicly owned enterprises.

• Improve participants' ability to oversee strategic planning, corporate restructuring, commercialization initiatives, privatization processes, and operational transformation programs.

• Explore emerging technologies including enterprise resource planning systems, artificial intelligence, blockchain, digital asset registers, predictive analytics, and cybersecurity supporting modern public asset management.

• Build leadership capacity for institutional reform, stakeholder engagement, organizational change management, and governance modernization across State-Owned Enterprises.

• Strengthen understanding of ESG principles, sustainability reporting, climate-related financial disclosures, and responsible investment practices supporting resilient public enterprises.

• Enable participants to apply international governance standards and best practices that strengthen enterprise competitiveness, optimize public assets, and improve service delivery outcomes.

Comprehensive Course Outline

Module 1: Foundations of State-Owned Enterprise Governance

• Principles and evolution of State-Owned Enterprise governance frameworks

• Strategic roles of SOEs within national economic development policies

• Ownership models and governance structures for public enterprises

• Relationship between governance, accountability, and public value creation

Module 2: Legal and Regulatory Frameworks

• National legislation governing State-Owned Enterprises and public assets

• Corporate governance codes applicable to public sector enterprises

• Regulatory oversight responsibilities of ministries and supervisory agencies

• International governance principles influencing SOE management reforms

Module 3: Boards of Directors and Executive Leadership

• Roles and responsibilities of SOE boards in strategic oversight

• Board composition, independence, ethics, and governance effectiveness

• Executive leadership accountability and organizational performance management

• Board evaluation processes supporting continuous governance improvement

Module 4: Corporate Governance and Institutional Accountability

• Governance frameworks promoting transparency and organizational integrity

• Internal governance systems strengthening operational accountability

• Anti-corruption measures and ethical conduct within SOEs

• Governance performance measurement using internationally recognized standards

Module 5: Public Asset Management Principles

• Asset lifecycle management supporting sustainable public investments

• Asset inventory development and strategic asset register management

• Public asset valuation methodologies supporting informed decision-making

• Maintenance planning maximizing long-term infrastructure performance

Module 6: Financial Management and Performance Oversight

• Financial governance supporting sustainable enterprise operations

• Budget planning, financial reporting, and accountability mechanisms

• Performance indicators measuring operational and financial effectiveness

• Internal audit systems strengthening enterprise financial integrity

Module 7: Risk Management and Internal Controls

• Enterprise risk management frameworks for State-Owned Enterprises

• Internal control systems reducing operational and financial risks

• Fraud prevention strategies strengthening institutional resilience

• Compliance monitoring supporting governance and regulatory obligations

Module 8: Procurement and Contract Management

• Procurement governance supporting transparent public purchasing processes

• Contract management strategies improving project implementation outcomes

• Supplier performance monitoring and procurement risk mitigation

• Public procurement compliance and accountability mechanisms

Module 9: Public Investment and Infrastructure Governance

• Strategic planning for public investment and infrastructure development

• Investment appraisal methodologies supporting evidence-based decisions

• Capital project governance and infrastructure performance monitoring

• Public-private partnership models supporting sustainable development

Module 10: Commercialization and Enterprise Reform

• Commercialization strategies improving SOE operational efficiency

• Corporate restructuring supporting long-term organizational sustainability

• Privatization frameworks and public interest considerations

• Change management supporting successful institutional transformation

Module 11: Digital Transformation and Emerging Technologies

• Enterprise resource planning systems supporting integrated management

• Artificial intelligence improving asset monitoring and decision-making

• Blockchain applications enhancing transparency of public asset records

• Digital governance strategies strengthening institutional performance

Module 12: ESG and Sustainable Public Enterprise Management

• ESG reporting standards supporting responsible public enterprise governance

• Climate-related financial disclosures affecting SOE investment strategies

• Green infrastructure investment and environmental sustainability initiatives

• Social responsibility frameworks improving stakeholder confidence

Module 13: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Regulatory Compliance

• Performance monitoring systems supporting enterprise accountability

• Regulatory inspections and compliance assessment methodologies

• Governance audits improving institutional transparency and effectiveness

• Continuous improvement through organizational benchmarking practices

Module 14: Stakeholder Engagement and Public Accountability

• Stakeholder communication strategies supporting public trust and confidence

• Citizen engagement mechanisms strengthening accountability in SOEs

• Media relations and public disclosure practices promoting transparency

• Managing stakeholder expectations during governance reforms

Module 15: Leadership and Strategic Management

• Leadership competencies supporting effective public enterprise governance

• Strategic planning frameworks for long-term institutional success

• Organizational culture promoting ethics, innovation, and accountability

• Capacity building strategies strengthening governance institutions

Module 16: Emerging Issues in State-Owned Enterprise Governance

• Artificial intelligence governance within public enterprise management

• Digital public assets and smart infrastructure management strategies

• Future governance trends affecting State-Owned Enterprises globally

• Innovative financing models supporting resilient public asset management

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: training@upskilldevelopment.com Tel: +254 721 331 808

Training Venue 

The training will be held at our Upskill Training Centre. We also offer training for a group (at a discount of 10% to 50%) at requested location all over the world. The Onsite course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, buffet lunch, airport transfers, Upskill gift package, and guided tour.

Visa application, travel expenses, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Upskill certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: training@upskilldevelopment.com, +254 721 331 808

Terms of Payment:

Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 3 working days before commencement of the training so as to enable us to prepare better.