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Intergovernmental Relations

This course on Inter-Governmental Relations is designed for M.Sc Public Administration students at NOUN. It provides a basic understanding of federalism, intergovernmental systems, and their dynamics. Students will explore conflict and cooperation between government levels, public finance challenges, ethnicity, and urban governance. The course also covers policy development, public management proposals, and federal policy implementation. It consists of 15 units, covering topics from the evolution of federalism to institutions for managing intergovernmental relations.

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45h
Study Time
13
Weeks
3h
Per Week
basic
Math Level
Course Keywords
Intergovernmental RelationsFederalismPublic AdministrationFiscal RelationsConflict Resolution

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
➕
Math Level
Basic Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Evolution of Federalism

2

Models of Federalism

3

Rationale for Federalism

4

Intergovernmental Relations Models

5

Fiscal Intergovernmental Relations

6

Conflict in Intergovernmental Relations

Total Topics6 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

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Public Administrator

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Policy Analyst

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Government Relations Officer

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Local Government Officer

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Federal Government roles

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

GovernmentPublic SectorNon-profit OrganizationsConsultingCivil Service

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Concept, Models And Theories of Federalism

3h

Unit 1: Concept of Intergovernmental Relations

1.5 study hours
  • •Read the introduction to intergovernmental relations.
  • •Define intergovernmental relations and discuss its importance.
  • •Understand the roles of the legislature, executive, and independent agencies.

Unit 2: Evolution and Concept of Federalism

1.5 study hours
  • •Explain the evolution of federalism.
  • •Understand the meaning and nature of federalism.
  • •Explain the nature of federalism.
Week
2

Module 1: Concept, Models And Theories of Federalism

3h

Unit 3: Models of Federalism

1.5 study hours
  • •Explain how federalism evolved through the development process.
  • •Explain how federalism evolved through the bargaining or aggregation process.

Unit 4: Rationale for Federalism

1.5 study hours
  • •Understand the economic justification of federalism.
  • •Understand the political justification of federalism.
  • •Explain the institutional basis for operating a federal system.
Week
3

Module 1: Concept, Models And Theories of Federalism

2h

Unit 5: Theoretical/Ideological perspective of Federalism

2 study hours
  • •Explain the theoretical perspectives of the federal system.
  • •Understand the ideology of federalism.
Week
4

Module 2: Dynamics of Inter-Governmental Relations

3h

Unit 1: Models of Intergovernmental Relations

1.5 study hours
  • •Understand the authority relationships that exist between political entities.
  • •Learn how to use the models to generate hypotheses.

Unit 2: Structures and Patterns of Inter-government Relations

1.5 study hours
  • •Identify patterns, explain the federal system's structure and operation.
  • •Understand the structure and patterns that exist in Nigeria.
Week
5

Module 2: Dynamics of Inter-Governmental Relations

2h

Unit 3: Federal-State-Local government Relations

2 study hours
  • •Explain the powers of federal, state, and local governments.
  • •Understand how conflicts between the two levels of government are resolved.
Week
6

Module 2: Dynamics of Inter-Governmental Relations

2h

Unit 4: State-Local government Relations

2 study hours
  • •Describe the administrative, financial, political, and legal ties that exist between states and local governments.
  • •Understand areas of constant conflict between states and local governments.
Week
7

Module 2: Dynamics of Inter-Governmental Relations

2h

Unit 5: Conflict in Intergovernmental Relations

2 study hours
  • •Know the meaning and nature of conflict.
  • •Explain the cause of conflict in inter-governmental relations.
Week
8

Module 3: Inter -Governmental Fiscal Relations

2h

Unit 1: Fiscal Intergovernmental Relations Theory

2 study hours
  • •Explain the concept of fiscal federalism.
  • •Understand the theory of inter-jurisdictional cooperation.
Week
9

Module 3: Inter -Governmental Fiscal Relations

2h

Unit 2: Allocation of Jurisdictional powers among levels of government

2 study hours
  • •Explain the legislative powers of the central government in a federal system.
  • •Describe the functions allotted to local government in the 1999 constitution.
Week
10

Module 3: Inter -Governmental Fiscal Relations

2h

Unit 3: Intergovernmental fiscal Relations

2 study hours
  • •Understand the objectives of intergovernmental relations.
  • •Explain how responsibilities or expenses are distributed.
Week
11

Module 3: Inter -Governmental Fiscal Relations

2h

Unit 4: Non-governmental organizations and Inter-governmental Relations

2 study hours
  • •Understand the meaning of NGOS
  • •Understand the interval dynamics of NGOS.
Week
12

Module 3: Inter -Governmental Fiscal Relations

2h

Unit 5: Institutions for managing intergovernmental Relations

2 study hours
  • •Understand the role of revenue mobilization allocation and fiscal commission.
  • •Understand the role of other bodies in coordinating intergovernmental relations management.
Week
13

Final Revision

3h

Final Revision

3 study hours
  • •Review all course materials.
  • •Work on assignments.
  • •Prepare for final examinations.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create detailed summaries of each unit, focusing on key concepts and definitions.

2

Use diagrams and charts to illustrate the relationships between different levels of government.

3

Practice applying theoretical models to real-world case studies of intergovernmental relations in Nigeria.

4

Review past assignments and tutor feedback to identify areas for improvement.

5

Allocate study time proportionally based on the weight of each module in the final examination.

6

Form study groups to discuss complex topics and share insights.

7

Focus on understanding the constitutional provisions related to intergovernmental relations in Nigeria.

8

Practice answering essay questions under timed conditions to improve exam performance.

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