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A purposeful and impactful curriculum challenges and prepares students and trainees to become committed and engaged public leaders—changemakers capable of anticipating and responding to evolving political, economic, environmental, and social trends, thereby serving the needs of present and future generations.
The public administration education and training program should develop a curriculum that aligns with the values, vision, mission, and strategy of the program. The curriculum should aim to mainstream the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and principles of effective governance for sustainable development, promoting global, cross-cultural, inclusive, and multidisciplinary perspectives. It should also involve research and teaching related to innovation and digital governance, contributing to the development of policies and innovative practices in this evolving field.
The curriculum should equip students and trainees with the mindsets to succeed in an ever-changing world, including ethical, innovative, agile, foresight-driven, collaborative, inclusive, solution and result-oriented, and digital mindsets. It should promote knowledge, competencies, and skills such as ethical reasoning, critical thinking, creativity, responsive and future-oriented leadership, data analytics, and digital competencies. Additionally, the curriculum should be engaging, relevant, and connected to the needs of all actors and stakeholders.
The delivery of the curriculum should incorporate problem-solving and participatory approaches, real-world case studies, and practical experiences to maximize its teachings’ engagement and impact. Teaching methodologies should focus on lifelong learning, adopting in-person, online, and blended formats while ensuring the ethical use of technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI).