Lesson Plan

DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3 DAY 4 DAY5

SESSION  Introductions of Interactive Interactive Interactive Trends on

ONE (8: 30 - Participants session on the session on discussion on the Taxation
10AM) and their role of the state Sources and role of donors in
expectations in the societies – importance of strengthening
 Comprehensive
what are the State Legitimacy state society
Introduction of
outcomes relations
the issues to be
discussed

TEA BREAK (10 AM-10:30)

SESSION Interactive session on Group Discussion Negotiations Interactive Discussion of

TWO what are the rights on the what are debate on budget session on effects of
(10:30- of a citizen in a the best allocations methods of tax Taxation on LDC
12:30 PM) state approaches to an reforms to
inclusive (small group enhance state-
government for debates) citizen relations
development and cash
transfers

LUNCHBREAK (12:30-14:00 PM)

SESSION Case study in small First Assignment Second test Third test Closing and
THREE groups outdoor learning interactive
(2:00- feedback if the
goals and
4:30PM)
expectations
were met.
Description of Module 11

1. Code: GDU7103

2. Name: State – Society Relations in Development

3. Number of Credits: 11

4. Sub Enabling outcomes:

3.3.1 1. Code: GDU07103

2. Name: State - Society Relations in Development

3. Number of Credits: 11

4. Sub Enabling outcomes:

2.7.1 Explain the rights of citizens in a state

2.7.2 Explain the role of state society relations in development

2.7.3 Explain sources and importance of state legitimacy

2.7.4 Examine the role of donors in strengthening state society relations

2.8.1 Demonstrate how citizens can enhance state society relations in LDCs

2.8.2 Apply methods of tax reforms to enhance state-citizen relations

2.8.3 Apply cash transfers in strengthening state - citizens' relations in fragile states and situations

5. Pre-requisite Modules: None

6. Learning Context: Lectures, group discussion, assignments, seminars

7. Learning Materials: Handouts, textbooks, journals, white boards.

8. Integrated Method of Assessment:

Continuous Assessment 40%

Semester Examination 60%

9. References:
1. Benequisten, N. (2010), Putting Citizens at the Centre: Linking State and Societies for Responsive
Governance, Sinning dale, UK.

2. Eyben, R. and Ladbury, S. (2006), Building Effective States: Taking a Citizens Perspective,
Development Research Centre, Brighton IDS.

3. Shabbir Cheema G, and Popovisk, V. (2010), Building Trust in Government: Innovations in

Governance Reform in Asia, United Nations University of Tokyo.

4. Prichard, W. (2010), Citizen-State Relations: Improving Governance Through Tax Reforms, OECD
Paris.

5. Aminu, W.T. (2013), Leadership in Developing Democracies: A Nigerian Perspective, Cambridge,

MIT Press.