Muscat: The Royal Academy of Management (RAM) has introduced The Executive Programme on Local Administration, aligning with national objectives to bolster administrative and economic decentralisation while empowering local leaders across various governorates.
According to Oman News Agency, this initiative aims to develop the leadership and administrative capacities of local administration professionals, improve institutional performance, and promote sustainable local development by effectively responding to local needs. The programme, designed for 25 participants, underscores RAM's dedication to preparing local leaders to meet the demands of the new developmental phase.
Participants will acquire practical and comprehensive knowledge and skills in modern local administration, development planning, project management, and local investment. The programme will also enhance their leadership abilities, promote effective management practices, and enable the application of best practices in local administration. Participants will learn to develop strategic plans that support national priorities outlined in Oman Vision 2040, identify and manage viable projects efficiently, and strengthen their capacity to build effective stakeholder relationships and community partnerships.
Dr. Fathiya Abdullah Al Rashdi, Vice President for Programme Affairs at RAM, highlighted that the programme focuses on developing practical capabilities for local administration leaders to efficiently plan, implement, and monitor initiatives. She emphasized the programme's applied methodology, which combines theoretical knowledge with practical, real-world case studies from the local work environment.
Sheikha Al Maskari, Programme Supervisor, noted that the programme offers an integrated learning experience, enabling participants to apply modern administrative tools within the local work environment and efficiently monitor the implementation of initiatives and projects. Participants will also benefit from a platform for exchanging expertise and developing practical solutions that enhance operational processes and improve performance efficiency in local administrations.
The Executive Programme in Local Administration includes a variety of bespoke modules aimed at building both theoretical foundations and practical skills. These modules cover Development Planning and Project Management, Leadership Skills and Effective Management, Sustainable Development and Local Investment, Innovation and Modern Technologies, Partnerships and Stakeholder Management, and The Fundamentals of Local Administration.
A dialogue session entitled 'Governorate Development: Opportunities and Challenges' will conclude the programme, addressing strategic directions for achieving administrative and economic decentralisation in line with Oman Vision 2040. It will also explore enablers contributing to economic and social development across governorates and key economic sectors that support local economic development based on each governorate's comparative advantages.
The tailored programme is designed for employees in leadership positions within local administrations and can accommodate up to 25 competitively selected participants, ensuring high-quality outcomes and effective achievement of its training objectives. Through this and other executive leadership programmes, RAM continues to support the implementation of Oman Vision 2040, enhance institutional performance, and embed modern and sustainable administrative practices at the governorate level.