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Written question asked by Tony Cunningham (Labour) on Wednesday, 4 March 2015, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 6 March 2015. It was answered by Desmond Swayne (Conservative) on Wednesday, 11 March 2015 on behalf of the Department for International Development.

Training

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what accreditation staff in her Department undertaking professional programme management training receive; and how many people at each grade in her Department have received such training.

Answer

Since 1st June 2014, when the scheme first started, 253 staff members have demonstrated sufficient expertise and knowledge, through a rigorous process of accreditation, into the Programme Management Cadre. They include three Senior Civil Servants and 15% have been senior advisors or team leaders. As would be expected, the remaining are made up of programme managers across the department.

Programme Management Training within DFID started in 2013 since when over 400 have attended a three day Delivering Effective Aid Programme. Following the introduction of the Smart Rules and the new programme management architecture, the course has been modified and a further 200 have attended from all grades across the department. Each month one course is held in the UK (alternating between London and Glasgow) and one course is held in a country programme.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
226234
Session
2014-15
Subjects
Department for International Development Training
Link
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