Case Studies

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DFID Pretoria, South Africa

Understanding Parliament, Government and the Civil Service trainings

In April 2010 Westminster Explained was commissioned to deliver a two-day course in Pretoria, South Africa. Working closely with training managers at home and abroad, Westminster Explained trainers delivered a bespoke course that focused on developing an in-depth understanding of the mechanisms of the UK Government, Parliament and Civil Service. We worked closely with the Department to ensure that the programme addressed the specific requirements of staff, whilst recognising the local culture and regional differences of the participants. On the day, participants attended not only from DfID South Africa, but also from neighbouring countries. The training was successful and received some excellent feedback.

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Eti-Osa Local Government, Lagos State, Nigeria

Good governance and effective policy making training

In early 2010, the Eti-Osa Local Government in Nigeria contacted the International Unit at Westminster Explained in search of a tailored course on good governance and policy-making. Westminster Explained established their training need and compiled a tailored programme to meet this need. In February 2010, a delegation from the state assembly of Eti-Osa attended a week-long training programme held at our Head Office in London, Chaired by a former Government Minister. The programme incorporated trips and visits of interest, with hands-on learning and guest speaker sessions from leading figures. The training was well received and they have since approached us for further training.

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National Development and Reform Commission, People’s Republic of China. Delegation to the UK

An overview of the UK Civil Service

The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) , Formerly State Planning Commission and State Development Planning Commission, is a macroeconomic management agency under the Chinese State Council, which has broad administrative and planning control over the Chinese economy.

In November 2010 Westminster Explained delivered a seminar to provide an overview of the UK Civil Service. In particular, the seminar concentrated on Civil Service Training, Human Resources and policy skills. Westminster Explained experts delivered the seminar to over 20 high level delegates with the aid of a translator. The presentations received excellent feedback and there is now a continuing relationship.

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