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Collaborative Governance and Interagency Cooperation

Collaborative Governance and Interagency Cooperation

Program overview

This three-day executive course equips professionals with the practical skills, tools, and leadership mindset needed to drive effective interagency policy coordination. Rooted in real-world application and aligned with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, the program emphasizes the strategic importance of collaboration across ministries and government entities in addressing complex national priorities.

Participants will explore the foundations of collaborative leadership, identify barriers to coordination, and apply proven tools such as joint task forces, shared digital platforms, interagency committees, and memoranda of understanding (MoUs). 

 

Mode of Learning

In-person

Location

KSPP

Language

English

Duration

3 Days

Program Start

February 1, 2026

Program End

February 3, 2026

Program Hours

09:00 AM – 04:00 PM

Learning Objectives

  • Diagnose system-level challenges that cause government programs to stall, including unclear mandates, data inconsistencies, and timing misalignments.

  • Design coordination architectures that clarify authority, synchronize decisions, and promote shared accountability.

  • Develop effective collaboration rhythms (“tempo”) through structured reviews, progress meetings, and escalation routines that maintain momentum.

  • Align incentives and responsibilities using cross-agency KPIs, joint budgets, or shared outcomes to reduce duplication and foster ownership.

  • Strengthen leadership and trust across institutional boundaries to sustain delivery, even during periods of pressure or transition.

  • Translate national strategies into measurable outcomes using practical, replicable tools applicable to any coordination challenge.

 

Who Should Attend?

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Experienced employees

involved in policy design, coordination, or delivery.

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Professionals

working in transformation, strategy, or governance who need to coordinate across ministries or sectors.

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Proficiency of written and spoken English

The program will be delivered in English. Applicants should be proficient in written and spoken English.

Faculty

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Rand Ghayad

Rand Ghayad, Ph.D. is an economist with extensive experience in labor markets, employment policy, and economic reform. He has worked across academia, government, and international organizations, and has advised various public and private sector institutions globally.
He is currently a faculty member at Harvard University and has contributed to research and policy discussions on employment and economic development
 
He holds a Ph.D. in Economics, multiple Master’s degrees, and has held academic and research positions at leading international institutions.

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