
About this course
Overview
Cooperative governance is a chapter heading until somebody has to make three spheres of government fund the same project. This covers the coordination mechanisms, the relationships behind them, and how joint planning and delivery actually get done.
What you will be able to do
Learning outcomes
- Navigate national, provincial, and local roles
- Use cooperative governance mechanisms
- Coordinate planning and delivery across spheres
- Manage intergovernmental relationships
- Address disputes and coordination failures
What the course sets out to do
Course objectives
- Explain intergovernmental structures
- Apply cooperative governance principles
- Coordinate across spheres of government
- Manage intergovernmental relationships
- Resolve coordination problems
Course content
Modules
01Intergovernmental System
The structure of national, provincial, and local government.
02Cooperative Governance
Principles and mechanisms of cooperative government.
03Coordination in Practice
Coordinating planning and delivery across spheres.
04Managing Relationships
Building and maintaining intergovernmental relationships.
05Dispute Resolution
Handling disputes and coordination breakdowns between spheres.
Who it is for
Target audience
Intergovernmental relations officers, planners, and senior officials working across spheres of government.
Before you start
Prerequisites
A national, provincial or local government role.