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Best Practices and Strategies for Public Investing

An Interactive 5-Day Training Course

Best Practices and Strategies for Public Investing

Empowering Public Leaders to Drive Value, Growth, and Accountability

NASBA
Classroom Schedule
Date Venue Fees
08 - 12 Jun 2026 Dubai $ 5,950
09 - 13 Nov 2026 London $ 5,950

Course Summary

Public institutions and governments face growing pressure to make strategic investments that deliver long-term value, promote transparency, and achieve social impact in complex economic environments. This training course empowers public executives with the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to make impactful public investment decisions. Participants explore global best practices, strategic frameworks, risk governance techniques, and value-for-money analyses tailored to public sector realities. The Best Practices and Strategies for Public Investing training course equips professionals to design, appraise, and manage public investments that deliver measurable outcomes and align with national goals.

Throughout the five days, participants will deepen their understanding of investment lifecycle management, prioritisation methodologies, appraisal tools, and governance structures that support accountability and sustainability. Practical frameworks and real-world applications enable delegates to lead public investment initiatives with confidence and strategic clarity. Emphasis is placed on developing solutions that integrate public accountability, stakeholder engagement, and adaptive planning to enhance institutional performance and public trust.

Skills & Competencies

From this Best Practices and Strategies for Public Investing training course, participants will develop the following key skills and competencies:

  • Public investment strategy formulation
  • Strategic project prioritisation
  • Value-for-money appraisal capability
  • Risk and governance management
  • Stakeholder engagement proficiency
  • Public accountability and transparency mindset

Key Learning Outcomes

At the end of Best Practices and Strategies for Public Investing training course, you will learn to:

  • Analyse investment strategies in public sector contexts.
  • Design frameworks for transparent decision-making.
  • Apply value-for-money and appraisal tools.
  • Develop risk mitigation and governance approaches.
  • Integrate accountability, sustainability, and impact into investment decisions.

How You Will Learn

Learning develops through structured exploration of public investment principles, strategic frameworks, and practical tools. Participants engage with real-world case studies, collaborative discussions, and scenario applications that reinforce learning outcomes. Emphasis is placed on translating analytical concepts into tactical investment decisions that enhance public sector performance and stakeholder confidence.

Who should Attend?

This training course is designed for professionals responsible for public investment, budgeting, planning, and development strategy within public institutions and allied agencies.

This Best Practices and Strategies for Public Investing training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

  • Senior officials in public investment, planning, or budgeting
  • Public finance and treasury officers
  • Development and infrastructure project managers
  • Policy advisors and analysts
  • Professionals in donor agencies, IFIs, and PPP units

 

Course Outline
Day 1

The Public Investment Challenge in the 21st Century

This day explores the evolving role of public investment and its strategic importance in national and societal development. Participants will gain insights into investment drivers, fiscal responsibility, and stakeholder dynamics. The topics covered will include:  

  • Understanding the evolving role of public investment
  • Key drivers: economic, political, and societal dynamics
  • Principles of strategic public investment
  • Success and failure in global public investments
  • Fiscal responsibility and macroeconomic alignment
  • The investment lifecycle: From idea to implementation
  • Stakeholder analysis and political economy considerations
Day 2

Project Identification, Screening, and Strategic Alignment

This day focuses on linking investment initiatives with national development plans and prioritising projects strategically. Participants will explore diagnostic tools and scoring mechanisms. The topics covered will include:

  • Linking investments to national development plans
  • Prioritization frameworks and decision matrices
  • Diagnostic tools and baseline assessments
  • Multi-criteria analysis and investment scoring
  • Public-private complementarities in investment
  • Screening and ranking competing projects
  • Green and digital transitions in public investment
Day 3

Appraisal Techniques and Value-for-Money Analysis

This day develops competency in appraisal methods and value-for-money frameworks that support public project evaluation and investment optimisation. The topics covered will include:

  • Cost-benefit and cost-effectiveness analysis
  • Financial modelling for public projects
  • Economic rate of return vs. social return on investment
  • Managing uncertainty and sensitivity analysis
  • Independent reviews and safeguards
  • Tools for climate and gender-sensitive appraisal
  • Appraising a proposed infrastructure project
Day 4

Governance, Risk Management, and Accountability

This day addresses governance structures, risk mitigation, and accountability mechanisms that strengthen investment outcomes and institutional trust. The topics covered will include:  

  • Building institutional capacity and investment units
  • Risk identification and mitigation strategies
  • Oversight frameworks and audit practices
  • Transparency, citizen engagement, and open data
  • Ethics, integrity, and corruption prevention
  • Managing project performance and course corrections
  • Simulation: Designing a governance model for investment delivery
Day 5

From Policy to Practice – Designing the Public Investment Future

This day focuses on implementing investment strategies and monitoring systems that translate policy into actionable outcomes and long-term success. The topics covered will include:

  • Linking project outputs to national outcomes
  • Monitoring & evaluation systems for investment tracking
  • Tools for adaptive and resilient investment planning
  • Cross-agency collaboration and leadership strategies
  • Preparing an actionable investment strategy roadmap
  • Group presentations of project investment plans
  • Wrap-up: Key takeaways and post-course action planning
Certificates
  • On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates.
  • Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE): In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance.
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Customisation & In-House Delivery

Delivering this training course in-house enables organisations to align public investment strategies with internal governance structures, national priorities, and institutional mandates. Customisation ensures that participants address real organisational challenges in investment planning and accountability, enhancing both confidence and impact in public financial decision-making.

Why Choose Saudi GLOMACS?

Saudi GLOMACS is the official Saudi Arabian division of GLOMACS International (glomacs.com), delivering internationally recognised training courses both within Saudi Arabia and across international locations. Our training courses are aligned with the highest professional and institutional standards, supported by a strong understanding of the professional landscape in Saudi Arabia and access to global expertise.

Saudi GLOMACS enables professionals and organisations to strengthen leadership, capability, and long-term excellence through consistently high-quality learning experiences.

Official Saudi Presence

Official Saudi Arabian division of GLOMACS with established global credibility.

International Benchmarks

Internationally benchmarked training courses aligned with professional best practices.

Trusted Across Sectors

Trusted by professionals and institutions across public and private sectors.

Flexible Delivery

Training courses delivered within Saudi Arabia and across international locations.

Additional Benefits of this course for Organisations and Professionals in Saudi Arabia

Organisations & Professionals in KSA will have the following additional benefits from this Best Practices and Strategies for Public Investing training course:

  • Enhanced institutional investment planning capability
  • Improved strategic alignment with national development goals
  • Strengthened governance and risk mitigation structures
  • Higher public accountability and transparency standards
  • Greater stakeholder and citizen engagement effectiveness
  • Improved sustainable impact through evidence-based investment decisions
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Frequently Asked Question

No. Saudi GLOMACS delivers courses in Saudi Arabia and internationally, including delivery across Europe and Asia. This allows organisations and professionals to access training both locally and abroad.

No. While governance and leadership are part of the portfolio, Saudi GLOMACS delivers training across the entire business and professional lifecycle, including administrative, technical, legal, regulatory, and sector-specific training.

No. Our training courses are delivered globally through international locations and online platforms, enabling participants from Saudi Arabia and around the world to learn together. This global delivery approach ensures exposure to diverse perspectives, international best practices, and cross-cultural insights while maintaining strong relevance to regional and organisational needs.

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Yes. Saudi GLOMACS designs and delivers bespoke in-house training tailored to organisational objectives, sector requirements, and workforce needs. Training can be delivered in Saudi Arabia or internationally, depending on requirements.

Yes, in-house and customised strategy training courses are available to support organisations seeking tailored strategic capability development. These courses can be aligned with your industry context, organisational challenges, and long-term strategic objectives.

For further details or to discuss customisation requirements, you may call or WhatsApp +966 (54) 286 8546 or email info@glomacs.sa . You can also submit a detailed enquiry through our in-house training page at: https://sa.glomacs.com/in-house-seminars

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GLOMACS has been delivering professional training for over thirty years, with courses delivered across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and other international markets.

Saudi GLOMACS combines three decades of global training experience with a clear focus on Saudi market relevance. This allows it to deliver training that is both internationally credible and locally applicable, across a broader range of disciplines than niche or single-focus providers.

Saudi GLOMACS is a Saudi-based professional training provider delivering courses tailored to the Saudi market and applicable internationally. It operates within the global GLOMACS framework and draws on more than three decades of international training experience.

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