IIM Visakhapatnam Welcomes Government Officers for Training on Outcome-Oriented Governance
IIM Visakhapatnam welcomed officers nominated by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Government of India, for a five-day training programme on “Monitoring and Evaluation for Outcome-Oriented Governance.”
The cohort comprises officers from the Indian and State Civil Services, representing various departments across the country. Led by Prof. Vijaya Bhaskar Marisetty and Dr. Sekhar Bonu, Programme Directors, the programme aims to strengthen officers’ capabilities in designing, monitoring and evaluating public programmes, focusing on measurable outcomes and evidence-based decision-making.
Addressing participants during the inaugural session, Prof. M. Chandrasekhar, Director, IIM Visakhapatnam, emphasised the importance of measurement and monitoring in linking outlays with outputs and intended outcomes. He highlighted the power of data in discovering trends, uncovering hidden patterns and identifying previously unknown relationships. He also stressed the need to draw on different data sources and analytical techniques to inform decisions and improve outcomes.
The curriculum covers theory of change, performance indicators, monitoring frameworks, data analysis, dashboard development and evaluation methods. Participants will also explore Generative AI and Agentic AI applications in public policy, the Output-Outcome Monitoring Framework, the Data Governance Quality Index and evaluations of Centrally Sponsored Schemes. Case discussions, hands-on exercises and a capstone project will help participants apply their learning to practical policy challenges.
As an Institution of National Importance, an AACSB Member and a Business Graduates Association (BGA) accredited business school, IIM Visakhapatnam remains committed to strengthening public sector capabilities through executive education.
