College of Business and Economics | Annual Report 2020 85 We are passionate about our continent’s sustainability and are pioneers in South Africa in offering undergraduate and postgraduate modules in sustainable development. Prof Christelle Auriacombe Director School of Public Management, Governance and Public Policy overview The School of Public Management, Governance and Public Policy has footprints on the Auckland Park and Soweto campuses of the University of Johannesburg. We are highly rated on a national level as well as on the African continent and is gaining international recognition. The School continuously builds on best practices to improve governance, public policy and management capacity. The School established and strengthened important and mutual beneficial continental and international partnerships and relationships. It has a comprehensive range of study opportunities in public management and governance and public leadership and governance, including certificates, undergraduate degrees, an advanced diploma, and honours, master’s and PhD degrees in the Department and two Centres. The School delivers well-balanced graduates ready for work with well-developed soft skills, including critical analysis and problem-solving skills within a fast-changing environment. Our focus is on all aspects of public management, service delivery, policy development, leadership, good governance, sustainable development, regional economic development and the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR). Students are encouraged to engage in sustainable development projects and the School’s outreach projects are directly linked to the 17 goals of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs-2030). As the development process in Africa accelerates, more local authorities are empowered. Because of local communities’ demand for more and better services, participation and accountability, partnership cooperation should improve and local governance and sustainable development must increase.
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