The Child-Responsive Budgeting program is designed to support officers and practitioners to better include children’s needs in planning and budgeting processes. The course takes participants through the budget cycle and shows how decisions made at each stage can affect children’s lives. It provides practical approaches to identifying priorities, allocating resources, and tracking spending on child-focused programs. Participants will also learn how to use data to guide decisions, improve accountability, and ensure transparency in the use of public funds. The program encourages collaboration across sectors and promotes the involvement of communities, including children, in decision-making. By the end of the training, participants will be better prepared to make budgeting decisions that lead to real and positive outcomes for children.
About the Course
Aim of the Course
To equip participants with practical skills to plan, allocate, and monitor budgets in a way that supports the needs and wellbeing of children.
Target Audience
Directorate of Children Services (DCS) and National Council for Children Service (NCCS) staff; Planning, accountants, procurement, Human Resource and finance officers from Ministries, Departments, Agencies and Counties (MDACs); and non-state actors involved in child protection services.
Learning Outcomes
- Improved Allocation of Resources for Children
- Greater Budget Transparency & Accountability
- Enhanced Child Wellbeing Outcomes
- Institutional and Policy Strengthening
- Increased Civic Participation, Including Children
- Better Data for Decision-Making
Mode of Delivery
Available delivery modes across campuses:
Duration: 5 Days
Campuses
Select your preferred campus to view schedules and apply:
Admission Criteria
Candidates must meet the minimum entry requirements as specified by the Kenya School of Government.
Language of Instruction: English
