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This unique 5-day Value for Money training course gives you the tools and knowledge to maximise and embed value for money (VfM) approaches in your projects, programmes and organisation. You learn about best practice in economic theory as well as how to practically apply existing and emerging tools.
Duration: 5 days
The price of the course excludes VAT which may be added depending on where you live and status of organisation.
To develop and deliver this course, we partner with Nef Consulting, consultancy arm from the leading UK think tank NEF (New Economics Foundation). This partnership combines the technical know-how of nef consulting with IMA's extensive international development experience to deliver this unique course.
It is designed for development practitioners responsible for maximising VfM through all elements of programme and project design and delivery. Delivered by development economists nef consulting, you will benefit from the latest thinking on how to guarantee your activities deliver maximum value to your organisation and its stakeholders.
Through short presentations, participatory exercises and casestudies you will improve your knowledge and skills on:
Day 1
Key features and trends in value for money (VfM)Day 2
Tools for VfM: measuring inputs, outputs and outcomesDay 3
Tools for VfM Part 1: measuring and improving efficiency and effectivenessDay 4
Tools for VfM Part 2: measuring and improving efficiency and effectivenessDay 5
Embed and manage VfM