Training programmes for professionals promoting innovation and renewal within the public sector in Sub-Saharan Africa
Application is open to two training programmes targeting professionals in several countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. The purpose of the programmes are to strengthen the capacity to contribute to innovation in the public sector and to support the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for sustainable development. Application deadline is June 5th, 2022.

The focus is how to lead and organise for innovation, develop smart welfare services, and provide an inclusive service design with sustainable, efficient and effective services. The training is delivered mainly online.
Both programmes are part of the newly initiated Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Health , a collaboration between Karolinska Institutet, Makerere University and other African academic partners. The training programmes are implemented with the financial support from the Swedish Institute and will run during 2022-2023.
Programme descriptions
Capacity building training programme for public health officials maternal and child health in Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda and Malawi
This programme offers a creative and innovative approach to build professional competences and confidence for leaders in the field of reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health and nutrition in East African countries.
Managing innovation for sustainable health – Training programme for professionals in DRC, Somalia and Uganda
Based on the 2030 Agenda, the aim of the programme is for participants to develop capacity to work successfully across sectors, using an innovative approach to strengthen both preventive and curative health care in DRC, Somalia and Uganda