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CIG is proud to announce the launch of the fourth issue of Governance Matters, the only annual magazine sharing government practitioner tradecraft and good practices in governance from around the world. The 2024 edition delivers insights and tradecraft from more than 20 contributors hailing from six continents of the globe.

23 senior Vietnamese public sector leaders have successfully completed the Modern and Effective National Governance Programme for Emerging Leaders (MENGPEL), which ran from July to September 2024. Now in its third iteration, this programme is a joint collaboration between the Chandler Academy of Governance (CAG) and the National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA) of Vietnam. Designed especially for public sector leaders in the national and provincial governments, MENGPEL aims to impart critical knowledge and skills, and share good practices in national governance.

The Chandler Academy of Governance (CAG), the training arm of the Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG), warmly welcomed the 2024 cohort of the Strong Nations for Africa Programme (SNFAP) to Singapore this week for the final segment of the programme held from 26th to 30th August 2024. The cohort this year is made up of 18 senior public sector leaders from nine countries in Africa.

The Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG) delivered a lecture anchored on the Chandler Good Government Index (CGGI), in partnership with Indonesia’s National Institute of Public Administration (NIPA). The CGGI is an annual Index, developed and published by CIG, that measures the capabilities and effectiveness of 113 governments around the world.

The South Africa Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) and the Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) today. Under the MOU, CIG and DPSA will work together on training, projects and other collaborative initiatives to strengthen state capacity and public service delivery in South Africa.

The Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG) visited the South Africa National School of Government (NSG) at its Pretoria Campus today. Building on the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed earlier this year, the NSG and CIG teams discussed priority areas of collaboration and an action plan with specific initiatives.

The Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG) conducted its second workshop with the National Prosecution Authority (NPA) from 22 – 30 July 2024. Titled “Leading Positive Culture Transformation,” the workshop aimed to equip 34 senior management leaders and change team members from various provinces in Zambia with the tools and knowledge to drive meaningful change within the organisation.

The Chandler Academy of Governance (CAG), the training arm of the Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG) welcomed 18 participants across 9 countries in Africa to the launch of the 2nd Strong Nations for Africa Programme (SNFAP) in South Africa. Designed and delivered in partnership with the African Association for Public Administration and Management (AAPAM), the programme aims to build a community of African public sector leaders who are committed to improving the quality of national governance in their respective countries and provides a platform for senior African public sector leaders to share and propagate good practices in governance.

The Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG) recently concluded a leadership and organisational culture transformation workshop tailored for Zambia’s Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). The workshop enabled the exchange of international good practices and practical knowledge. In turn, these support the ACC’s plans to strengthen organisational performance and culture.

The Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG) and New America are excited to announce the release of a comprehensive case study today that describes the pathbreaking work of the Carter Center’s Guinea Worm Eradication Program. The case is the third in a series of in-depth examinations that shed light on Impact Hubs, an institutional model for solving concrete societal challenges.

The Chandler Good Government Index (The “CGGI”, or the “Index”) publishes its first regional release today, with a focus on Asia’s performance in the 2024 CGGI, following the global launch of the fourth edition of the Index on 15 May 2024.

The Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG) and New America are excited to announce the release of two comprehensive case studies today, spotlighting initiatives by Singapore’s Alliances for Action (AfA) and the work of Belgium-based APOPO. These case studies mark the inauguration of a series of in-depth examinations designed to shed light on the structures and methodologies employed by organisations committed to addressing specific pressing societal challenges.

The Malawi School of Government (MSG) and Chandler Academy of Governance (CAG), the training arm of the Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG), together with UNDP Malawi and Cambridge Governance Labs (CGL), have launched the inaugural Malawi Public Service Leadership Milestone Programme (LMP) on 29 April 2024, following months of planning and preparation.

The South African Public Service Commission (PSC) and Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG) have formalised a partnership between two organisations with common interests in public sector institution building and capability development, through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on 3 April 2024.

The South Africa National School of Government (NSG) and Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on 22 March 2024, thus formalising a partnership between two organisations that share common interests in public sector institution building and capability development in South Africa and other countries. The MOU will provide a solid foundation for both organisations to share knowledge and expertise, and enhance the quality of skills training for public sector officers and elected officials.

Uganda’s Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD) and the Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG) concluded two training programmes for the Ministry’s senior and middle management at Petroleum House in Entebbe.

20 senior public sector leaders from Tay Ninh province in Vietnam, comprising department directors and district-level People’s Committee chairpersons, successfully completed the Excellence in Governance Programme. Conducted in Singapore from 12 to 15 March 2024, the programme was delivered by the Chandler Academy of Governance (CAG) in collaboration with the National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA) of Vietnam. The programme aims to strengthen public sector capabilities in Vietnam, which serves as a foundation for strong nations.

The Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG) conducted two workshops in Kampala, first for the Ministry of Public Service (MoPS) Directorate of Management Services, and second for the Civil Service College Uganda (CSCU).

CAG, the training arm of CIG, recently facilitated a two-day Curriculum Development and Instructional Design workshop for the Malawi School of Government (MSG) in preparation for a Malawi Public Sector Leadership milestone programme which CIG and MSG are jointly developing. The workshop was held from 29 February 2024 to 1 March 2024. It aimed to equip senior MSG staff and other facilitators who will be facilitating at the milestone programme with deep insights into adult learning principles, effective curriculum development techniques and resources to create engaging learning modules tailored to meet the evolving needs of public service leaders, in areas such as public policy design and programme management, contract management and results-based project management in the public service amongst others.

CIG and New America have today jointly published an Impact Hub Field Guide, a comprehensive blueprint for establishing and operating a dynamic engagement platform dedicated to co-creation and impactful outcomes.

The Chandler Academy of Governance (CAG), the training arm of the Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG), have concluded our inaugural collaboration with Singapore Cooperation Enterprise (SCE) to design and deliver the Guinea Executive Leadership Programme. The collaboration marks an expansion of CIG’s reach in Africa and illustrates our continued commitment to building public sector capabilities through our training programmes.

The Chandler Academy of Governance (CAG), in collaboration with the African Association for Public Administration and Management (AAPAM), will conduct a second run of the Strong Nations for Africa Programme (SNFAP) in 2024. This announcement was made at the 42nd AAPAM Roundtable Conference held in Livingstone, Zambia. The theme for the conference was ‘Building Resilient Societies in Africa through Effective Governance and Public Administration: An Imperative for the Realisation of the SDGs and Agenda 2063 Aspirations’. The conference was graced by Her Excellency Vice President of Zambia Mutale W. K. Nalumango, who was the Guest of Honour for the event.

Zambia’s National Prosecution Authority (NPA) and the Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG) concluded a 3-day engagement and workshop focusing on organisational culture and development, following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on 19 September 2023.

24 senior Vietnamese public sector leaders successfully completed the final segment of the Modern and Effective National Governance Programme for Emerging Leaders (MENGPEL). The programme, a collaborative effort between the Chandler Academy of Governance (CAG) and the National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA) of Vietnam, aims to enhance the capabilities of the public sector and contribute to the development of strong nations.

The Chandler Academy of Governance (CAG), in collaboration with the Public Service Commission of Kenya (PSC), Emerging Public Leaders (EPL) and Emerging Leaders Foundation (ELF), successfully delivered the third segment of the Public Service Emerging Leaders Fellowship (PSELF) programme. The second PSELF cohort brought together 65 future government leaders from the Kenyan public service across more than 45 counties. The opening ceremony for the segment was graced by Dr Mary Ciambaka Mwiandi, Commissioner, Public Service Commission, Kenya.

The Chandler Academy of Governance (CAG) welcomed 20 government leaders from across 10 African countries to Singapore, for the concluding segment of the Strong Nations for Africa Programme, which was delivered in collaboration with the African Association for Public Administration and Management. In the course of a week, the participants went through expert-facilitated workshops, peer-led discussions and learning journeys to understand the building blocks for strong nations, and the government’s role as architects for doing so. Participants were also able to observe policy implementation and governance in practice within the Singapore context, and reflect on good practices that could potentially be adopted in their respective countries.

After months of planning, the Chandler Academy of Governance (CAG) has officially launched the Strong Nations for Africa Programme with our partner, the African Association for Public Administration and Management (AAPAM), in Nairobi, Kenya. Selected from 150 applicants, the inaugural programme brought together 21 senior government leaders from 11 different countries in Africa who collectively bring with them rich experiences from different parts of government. The opening ceremony was graced by Hon. Amos Gathecha, Principal Secretary, State Department for Public Service, Kenya.

The Chandler Academy of Governance (CAG) was invited by the National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA) of Vietnam to participate in the annual meeting of ASEAN Public Service Training Institutes (PSTI). During the meeting, CAG shared the trends facing the global public sector training landscape and facilitated discussions between the PSTI leaders on opportunities for regional collaboration in public sector leadership capability development.

The Chandler Academy of Governance (CAG) launched the second run of the Modern and Effective National Governance Programme for Emerging Leaders (MENGPEL) in Hanoi. Designed and delivered in collaboration with the National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA) in Vietnam, the programme will benefit public sector leaders across the national and provincial level governments. The opening ceremony was graced by Mr. Trieu Van Cuong, the Vice Minister for Home Affairs.

The Chandler Institute of Governance has today published its third annual Chandler Good Government Index (CGGI) report and country rankings. In a challenging global context, the 2023 CGGI rankings have produced some significant movements that reinforce emerging global trends. Most strikingly, Singapore has emerged as the strongest performer in the rankings, unseating Finland from its 2-year lead in the Index and leapfrogging Switzerland in the process.

The Chandler Academy of Governance (CAG) and the African Association for Public Administration and Management (AAPAM) have opened applications for the inaugural Strong Nations for Africa programme. Designed for senior African public sector leaders, the programme will support them to build strong nations for the next generation.

The Chandler Academy of Governance (CAG) collaborated with the Rwanda Cooperation Initiative (RCI) to design and deliver the Protocol for International Engagements workshop for RCI staff between 5 to 14 April 2023. The workshop supports Rwanda’s initiative to enhance public sector capability, which is key towards building strong nations.

29 senior Vietnamese public sector leaders successfully completed the fourth and final segment of the Modern and Effective National Governance Programme for Emerging Leaders (MENGPEL). A collaboration between the Chandler Academy of Governance (CAG) and the National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA) of Vietnam, MENGPEL was designed to strengthen public sector capabilities, which is essential towards building strong nations. Vice Minister for Home Affairs, Dr Trieu Van Cuong, was present at the closing ceremony.

The Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG) participated in the African Association for Public Administration and Management (AAPAM) 41st Roundtable Conference held in Cape Town, South Africa. The delegation was led by Mr Kenneth Sim, Dean of the Chandler Academy of Governance and Deputy Executive Director of CIG.

The African Association for Public Administration and Management (AAPAM) and the Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG) – a non-profit organisation based in Singapore – announced their intent to run the Strong Nations for Africa Fellowship Programme at AAPAM’s 41st Roundtable Conference held in Cape Town, South Africa. This fellowship programme reflects a shared vision and joint commitment of both organisations to support African public sector leaders as they build strong nations, on the foundation of good governance, for the next generation.

The Chandler Academy of Governance (CAG), in collaboration with the National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA) of Vietnam, has successfully delivered the third segment of the Modern and Effective National Governance Programme for Emerging Leaders (MENGPEL).

The Chandler Academy of Governance (CAG) has officially published the findings of the Global Survey on Public Sector Training today. This new study investigates the challenges that national government training institutes (NGTIs) around the world are facing. It asks how their leaders are innovating their curriculum and pedagogy to equip public servants with the capabilities needed to address urgent policy challenges in a post-COVID world.

Over 20 senior Vietnamese public sector leaders successfully completed the second segment of the Modern and Effective National Governance Programme for Emerging Leaders (MENGPEL), which was held in Hanoi from 7 -11 November 2022. Jointly designed and delivered by the Chandler Academy of Governance (CAG) and the National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA) of Vietnam, MENGPEL seeks to develop public sector capabilities, which is a foundation for strong nations.

The Chandler Academy of Governance (CAG) collaborated with the National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA) of Vietnam to co-design and co-deliver the first segment of the Modern and Effective National Governance Programme for Emerging Leaders (MENGPEL). Vice Minister for Home Affairs, Mr. Vu Chien Tang, was present at the opening ceremony to launch the programme.

The Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG) called on the President of Malawi, His Excellency Dr Lazarus Chakwera at Kamuzu Palace, State House. The courtesy call concluded CIG's working visit to discuss areas of collaboration with the Government of Malawi.

The fellows returned to Nairobi for segment 4 of the Public Service Emerging Leaders Fellowship Programme (PSELF), which was co-designed with CIG. Commencing on 26 September 2022, this segment focused on the theme of public service leadership and ethics.

The Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG) has concluded its visit to the Philippines from 20 – 23 September 2022. The delegation was led by Mr Kenneth Sim, Dean of the Chandler Academy of Governance and Deputy Executive Director of CIG.

The Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG) and the African Association for Public Administration and Management (AAPAM) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on 14 September 2022, establishing a partnership between two organisations that share a commitment to improve national governance by promoting good practices and excellence in public administration.

The Chandler Academy of Governance (CAG) officially launches its website and online learning portal today. The website offers a host of training courses designed for those working in the public sector: https://chandleracademy.org/

The Chandler Institute of Governance’s (CIG) Board Member Mr Tim Hanstad met with the President of Malawi, His Excellency Dr Lazarus Chakwera. They discussed how CIG and the Chandler Foundation can support the Government of Malawi's anti-corruption and civil service reform agendas. Mr Hanstad is also the CEO of the Chandler Foundation.

The Chandler Academy of Governance (CAG) has officially launched the Global Survey on Public Sector Training today. The leadership of National Government Training Institutes (NGTIs), are invited to share their important perspectives on curriculum, pedagogy and the future of how to train public sector leaders.

The Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG) and the Rwanda Management Institute (RMI) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on 8 July 2022, thus establishing a partnership between two organisations that share a similar mandate to support public sector capability development to strengthen national governance.

The CIG delegation led by Mr Wu Wei Neng, Executive Director, CIG and Mr Kenneth Sim, Dean, CAG has successfully delivered training as part of segment three of the Public Service Emerging Leaders Fellowship (PSELF) programme, held from 4-8 July 2022 at the Methodist Resort and Conference Centre in Nairobi, Kenya.

The Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG) and the Rwanda Cooperation entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on 7 July 2022, formalising the partnership between both organisations to support public sector capabilities development. CIG will work closely with Rwanda Cooperation to co-design and co-deliver training programmes for public sector officers in Rwanda and internationally, and promote knowledge sharing through South-South and triangular cooperation.

The Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG) has concluded its working visit to Vietnam from 14 – 16 June 2022. The delegation was led by Mr Kenneth Sim, Dean of the Chandler Academy of Governance (CAG) and Deputy Executive Director of CIG.