Strategic Planning for Security and Development - Abuja

Strategic planning for security and development of both the international and the national levels, refers to the objective of producing orderly, just and peaceful relations to deal with the problems encountered in a complex and rapidly changing world. The essence this course is that it is a process of continuing creativity in the search for adjustment and accommodation in the midst of uncertainty. Although we are moving towards a “new world order,” the global order is still based on the old political order. The old political order was governed by the hegemonic domination of the two superpowers. Its thinking and practices on statehood, sovereignty, and security need to be examined in light of best practices.

Course Objectives:

• Governance
• Strategic Development
• National Security Stabilization
• Conflict Analysis
• And other security related issues

Course Outline:

• National Security Strategy
• Resourcing for National Security Strategy
• Information Technology and Security
• Press and National Security
• Diplomacy
• Communication and Media Community Mobilization
• Dimensions in Diversity
• Environment Issues: Policy and Practice.
• Gender and Empowerment Good Governance and Civil/Society
• Effective Leadership in a Democracy
• Management Skill for the MOD
• Policy Development: Principles and Practices
• Project Development for community Empowerment
• Monitoring and evaluation
• Quantitative evaluation