8 Topics
5 Days
40 Sessions
Programme Overview
Training Description
- Programme and Project Managers
- Monitoring and Evaluation Professionals
- Performance Management Officers
- Department Heads
- Policy and Planning Officers
- Public Sector Finance Professionals
- NGO and Development Programme Managers
- Senior Administrators
- Management Accountants
Session Objectives
- Grasp the foundational concepts and benefits of outcome-based budgeting. Differentiate OBB from traditional and performance-based budgeting. Define and articulate clear, measurable program outcomes. Develop relevant performance indicators and metrics. Align departmental budgets with strategic organizational goals. Use data and evidence to inform budget allocation decisions. Design a comprehensive monitoring and evaluation framework. Analyze case studies of successful OBB implementation. Formulate a practical roadmap for implementing OBB in your organization
About the Course
Impact First: Outcome-Based Budgeting is a practical training course designed to help organizations move beyond traditional expenditure-focused budgeting toward a results-oriented approach that connects financial resources with measurable outcomes. Participants will learn how to align budgets with strategic priorities, define meaningful results, allocate resources according to expected impact, and monitor whether spending is delivering intended organizational outcomes.
The course provides practical tools for developing outcome-focused budgets, establishing performance indicators, linking resources to programmes and activities, and using performance information to improve resource allocation. It is particularly valuable for organizations seeking greater accountability, efficiency, transparency, and measurable value from their financial resources.
Curriculum & Topics
8 Topics | 40 Sessions
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Workshop 1.1:
What is outcome-based budgeting
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Workshop 1.2:
The shift from inputs to outputs and outcomes
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Workshop 1.3:
Benefits of OBB for government and citizens
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Workshop 1.4:
Key drivers for adopting an OBB approach
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Workshop 1.5:
The role of strategic planning in OBB
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Workshop 2.1:
Defining clear, specific, and measurable outcomes
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Workshop 2.2:
Linking outcomes to high-level policy goals
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Workshop 2.3:
Facilitating stakeholder workshops for outcome definition
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Workshop 2.4:
Differentiating between outcomes and outputs
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Workshop 2.5:
The role of logic models in program design
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Workshop 3.1:
Developing a performance measurement framework
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Workshop 3.2:
Creating effective key performance indicators (KPIs)
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Workshop 3.3:
Collecting and managing reliable performance data
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Workshop 3.4:
Using data to tell a program's impact story
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Workshop 3.5:
The importance of data transparency
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Workshop 4.1:
Techniques for aligning budget requests with outcomes
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Workshop 4.2:
Prioritizing programs based on their potential impact
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Workshop 4.3:
The process of budget hearings in an OBB context
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Workshop 4.4:
Communicating budget proposals effectively
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Workshop 4.5:
Integrating OBB into the annual budget cycle
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Workshop 5.1:
Designing a continuous monitoring system
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Workshop 5.2:
Conducting program evaluations to assess outcomes
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Workshop 5.3:
Using evaluation results to improve program effectiveness
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Workshop 5.4:
Reporting on performance to leadership and the public
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Workshop 5.5:
The feedback loop between M&E and budget allocation
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Workshop 6.1:
Overcoming resistance to change
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Workshop 6.2:
Building internal capacity and expertise
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Workshop 6.3:
Addressing data quality and availability issues
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Workshop 6.4:
The role of technology in supporting OBB
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Workshop 6.5:
Lessons learned from global case studies
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Workshop 7.1:
Securing political buy-in for OBB reform
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Workshop 7.2:
Defining roles and responsibilities in the OBB process
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Workshop 7.3:
Promoting a culture of performance and accountability
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Workshop 7.4:
The importance of inter-departmental collaboration
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Workshop 7.5:
Ensuring consistent application across the public sector
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Workshop 8.1:
Creating public-facing performance reports
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Workshop 8.2:
Communicating outcomes to citizens and stakeholders
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Workshop 8.3:
Using data visualization to present results
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Workshop 8.4:
Building public trust through transparency
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Workshop 8.5:
Engaging civil society in the OBB process
