The ISSA Academy diploma programme aims to enable ISSA members to gain a better understanding of the ISSA Guidelines in improving good governance within their social security institutions.
Training institution: The Muhanna Foundation
Training venue: Muscat, Oman (to be determined)
Training course topic: ISSA Guidelines on Good Governance
Region: Open to ISSA member organizations in all regions
Language: Arabic
Description
The ISSA Guidelines on Good Governance offer practical guidance for the board and management and address, in addition, nine strategic areas in social security administration: strategic planning; operational risk management; internal operations audit; actuarial soundness; enforcing the "prudent person" principle in investment management; prevention and control of corruption and fraud; service standards for members and beneficiaries; human resource policies; and investments in information and communication technology (ICT) infrastructure.
Who can participate?
The training course is designed for social security professionals working in ISSA member institutions. In particular, board members, managers and professionals holding positions directly related to the nine areas covered by the Guidelines.
How many people can participate?
Each training course can accommodate up to 25 participants from ISSA member institutions.
How to apply for the training course
Applicants should submit their registration no later than 20 November 2019, supported by a letter from their sponsoring institution, indicating to assume the costs of the participant.
Please contact the training institution to apply for this training course:
Rana E. Reda
The Muhanna Foundation
John Kennedy St., Alameddine Bldg, 1st floor
Beirut – Lebanon
Phone: 00961 1 371611
Fax: 00961 1 361611
Email: [email protected]
Cost of participation
The participation fees at the diploma programs is USD 1,600 per participant (note that group discounts are available). The fee includes 50 hours of training divided between online and in-class training sessions (Arabic language), tuition fees, Certificate of Attendance from ISSA & the Muhanna Foundation, training material, coffee breaks and lunch and a guided tour around the city. Travel, visa and accommodation are excluded.