Administrative Staff College of India (ASCI)

Programme on Sustainable Development Goals and Good Governance

This Management Development Programme (MDP) is designed to empower policymakers, corporate leaders, and development professionals with the knowledge and tools to integrate the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into governance frameworks.

The programme explores the critical link between good governance, policy effectiveness, and sustainable development, with a strong emphasis on practical implementation strategies. Through expert-led sessions, case studies, and interactive workshops, participants will learn how to align governance models with SDG targets and drive inclusive, accountable, and sustainable growth.

Programme Impact

Align governance strategies with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Strengthen policy formulation and execution for sustainability challenges
Apply best practices in transparency, accountability, and participatory governance
Develop SDG-focused frameworks for public and private sector initiatives
Foster cross-sector collaboration through peer and expert networking
Enhance institutional effectiveness to accelerate progress towards SDGs

Programme Structure

Day 1: Understanding SDGs and Governance Linkages

Introduction to the 2030 Agenda and SDGs – global and national perspectives
Role of governance in achieving SDGs: policy coherence and institutional frameworks
Stakeholder engagement and multi-sector partnerships
Case study on successful SDG-aligned governance models

Day 2: Policy Implementation and Institutional Frameworks

SDG localisation: adapting global goals to regional and organisational contexts
Transparency, accountability, and anti-corruption measures
Data-driven governance for monitoring and evaluation
Workshop: Designing an SDG action plan for governance

Day 3: Innovation and Future Pathways

Technology for sustainable governance: digital tools, AI, and blockchain
Financing sustainable development: PPPs and impact investing
Leadership for change and resilient governance systems
Panel discussion and action roadmap for participants

Faculty & Methodology

The programme is led by Dr. Ashok Kumar Patnaik, Professor, Centre for Human Resource Development (CHRD), ASCI, along with ASCI’s esteemed faculty and eminent personalities from Indian Civil Services, CEOs, business leaders, and legal and technical experts.

The methodology combines theory, case-based learning, workshops, and actionable strategies to ensure practical and experiential learning.

Participant Profile

The programme is designed for junior, middle, and senior-level executives, managers, professionals, and researchers interested in governance, sustainability, policy implementation, and the use of technology in public and private sector organisations. Organisational sponsorship is essential.

Venue

The programme is fully residential. Participants will be accommodated in air-conditioned single-occupancy rooms. The ASCI campus is comprehensively Wi-Fi enabled.

Duration

The programme duration is 3 days, from February 09 to 11, 2026. Participants are expected to arrive a day prior to commencement.

Programme Fee

Residential Fee: Rs. 43,700/- plus GST (18%) per participant.
Non-Residential Fee: Rs. 37,700/- plus GST (18%) per participant.
A 10% discount is applicable for three or more participants from the same organisation, provided payment is made before February 06, 2026.

Medical Insurance

Participants must carry proof of valid medical insurance. The sponsoring agency must endorse medical coverage in the event of hospitalization.

Important Dates

Last Date for Nomination: February 02, 2026
Last Date for Withdrawal: February 05, 2026

Certificate of Participation

The Administrative Staff College of India issues a Certificate of Participation upon successful completion of the programme.

Bank Details

For Indian Participants

Bank Account Number	62090698675
Beneficiary Name	Administrative Staff College of India
IFSC Code	SBIN0020063
Bank Name	State Bank of India
Branch Address	Bellavista Branch, Raj Bhavan Road, Somajiguda, Hyderabad - 500 082.

For Foreign Participants

Bank Account Number	62090698675
Beneficiary Name	Administrative Staff College of India
Swift Code	SBININBB327
Bank Name	State Bank of India
Branch Address	Bellavista Branch, Raj Bhavan Road, Somajiguda, Hyderabad - 500 082.
Country	India

About ASCI

Administrative Staff College of India

Bella Vista, Raj Bhavan Road, Khairatabad, Hyderabad - 500 082, India.
Telefax (Programmes Office): 0091-40-23324365
Mobile: 9246203535, Phone: 0091-40-66534247
Fax: 0091-40-66534356

ASCI is the first Management Development Institution set up in the country at the instance of the Government of India and industry in 1956 to impart state-of-the-art management education for practicing managers, a legacy that we proudly take forward with a strong alumni of over 1,63,000. We are proud of our alumni which includes the leaders of Indian industry and senior Civil Servants in the government, public sector undertakings to be a part of this unique organisation. We are thankful to you all for the support extended in the past and look forward to your continuing patronage in 2023-24.

Also, ASCI conducts customized programmes for Government of India, State Governments, Public Sector, Private Sector and various international organisations. Our experienced faculty bring to the table a wealth of academic credentials, rich industry exposure and act as a catalyst in the classroom discussions, case study analyses and tutorials. Our faculty also conduct international programmes which provide an exposure to the global best practices. In addition to this, faculty at ASCI also carry out large number of management research activities (typically about 100 each year) which helps them provide the much needed value addition in the training programmes. In addition, we conduct non-residential programmes at our New Delhi Centre as well as off-campus programmesat the venue of the client’s choice

College Park Campus

ASCI, Road No.3, Banjara Hills,
Hyderabad-500 034, Telangana, India

Phone: +91-40-66720700/01/02/05

Fax: +91-40-66720725

Delhi Campus

ASCI, C-24, Institutional Area, South of IIT,
Behind Qutub Hotel, New Delhi-110016.

Phone: +91-11-26962204, 26961750, 26961850

Fax: +91-11-26866097