Introduction

Good corporate governance is a foundational attribute of a healthy organisation. It sets the tone for how the organization generally operates and behaves internally and in the market. It defines the relationship between the Board of Directors, management, and the rest of the organisation. Corporate governance aims to achieve an effective and efficient balance among corporate considerations; thus, it is a performance-related issue for any organisation.

The regional course on Corporate Governance, Regulatory Compliance, and Risk Management is designed to provide participants with the knowledge necessary to effectively design and enhance integrated good governance and regulatory compliance activities across organisations. Participants will also be exposed to the tools and techniques used in understanding organisational obligations, mitigating regulatory compliance risk, and having e a proper structure to manage risks when they arise.

Objectives

The main objective of this course is to give practical and tremendous values for organisations which is an essential part of building ethical culture, establishing acceptable standards of behavior, and mitigating compliance risk in organisations. The course is also expected to enable leaders in organisations and compliance managers to learn good corporate governance strategies, risk management, and regulatory compliance issues. Participants are also expected to develop core operational skills that focus on best-fit practices in risk management, create regulatory compliance culture, and strengthen relationships with key stakeholders.

Broad Themes

The following broad themes, among others, will be covered during the course:

• Concepts of good corporate governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance;
• Regulatory compliance issues;
• Culture of compliance ethics, obligations, and legislation;
• Corporate governance, effective regulatory compliance, and risk management;
• Identify high-risk areas and compliance in organisations using a risk-based management approach; and
• Development and implementation of strategic plans for risk management and regulatory compliance, among others.

Benefits to Participants/Countries

This course is of direct relevance to corporate governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance, and as a result, organisations will benefit greatly from their employee’s participation. The benefits would include:

• Effective support for corporate governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance teams;
• Greater relevance and reliability of analyzing the regulatory bodies;
• More strategic thinking and focus on performance;
• Preparation of staff for increased responsibility;
• Supports risk and regulatory compliance officers through education;
• Better understanding of the context and importance of corporate governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance; and
• The tools to detect any violations of company policies, among others.

Who May Attend

The course is designed to enhance the knowledge and skills needed for effective oversight functions and leading the development and implementation of current policies and procedures in organisations for: Executives and Board Members, Internal Auditors, Compliance Managers, Governance Professionals, Company Secretaries and Regulatory Representatives, and Directors, among others.

Delivery Modalities

Experienced consultants and practitioners drawn from the sub-region will facilitate the course. They will make use of lectures, case studies, syndicate sessions, hands-on exercises, and role-playing.