Common training
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION ITALY- SOMALIA PROJECT
TRAINING OF SOMALI STATE OFFICIALS (PAIS-FUS)
HEALTH AND JUSTICE SECTOR
AID 013183/01/0
Progetto finanziato dall’Agenzia Italiana per la Cooperazione allo Sviluppo
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION ITALY-SOMALIA-TRAINING OF SOMALI STATE OFFICIALS (PAIS-FUS) – HEALTH AND JUSTICE SECTOR – Somalia AID 013183/01/0 CUP B79G24000410001
WEEK ONE SCHEDULE ACTIVITIES TRAINING
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Date/ Day |
Session One |
Modules |
Session Two |
Modules |
Session Three |
Modules |
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Saturday 24/01/2026 |
Introduction to the ToTs sessions
8:30 - 10:00
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Introduction to the ToTs |
Human Resources Management and Public Leadership
10:20-12:20 |
Module 1: Strategic HRM, Diversity, Inclusion, And Equal Employment Laws in Somali Context
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Performance Management and Measurement in The Public Sector
1:30-3:30 |
Module 1: Introduction to Performance Measurement in Public Administration Module 2: Public Value and Integrated Planning |
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Sunday 25/01/2026 |
Human Resources Management and Public Leadership
8:10-10:00 |
Module 2: Job Analysis, Workforce Planning, Recruitment, Selection Processes and Procedures Module 3: Training, Development, Careers and Rewarding Performance |
The Role of African and Somali traditional medicine in the third millennium
10:20-12:20 |
Module 1: Overview Session |
Coordination Among Public Administrations
1:30-3:30 |
Module 1: Introduction Module 2: Why Coordination Matters
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Monday 26/01/2026 |
Designing development cooperation Projects
8:10-10:00
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Module 1: Foundation of Development Cooperation Module 2: Project Cycle and Needs Assessment
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Performance Management and Measurement in The Public Sector
10:20-12:20 |
Module 3: Performance Measurement Frameworks and Indicators Module 4: Tools and Techniques for Performance Evaluation |
Human Resources Management and Public Leadership
1:30-3:30 |
Module 4: Organizational Change and Organizational Culture
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Tuesday 27/01/2026 |
Performance Management and Measurement in The Public Sector
8:10-10:00
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Module 5: Control Systems for Public Decision-Making Module 6: Performance-Based Budgeting and Financial Accountability |
Establishment of De Martino as SNU Teaching Hospital
10:20-12:20 |
Module 1: Overview Session |
Designing development cooperation Projects
1:30-3:30 |
Module 3: Designing Projects Using the Logical Framework Module 4: Budgeting and Donor Alignment |
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Wednesday 28/01/2026 |
Coordination Among Public Administrations
8:10-10:00 |
Module 3: Challenges to Effective Coordination
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Designing Development Cooperation Projects
10:20-12:20 |
Module 5: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Final Project Presentation |
Performance Management and Measurement in The Public Sector
1:30-3:30 |
Module 7: Citizen Engagement and Performance Measurement Module 8: Digital Transformation and Data-Driven Decision Making |
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Thursday 29/01/2026 |
Human Resources Management and Public Leadership
8:10-10:00 |
Module 5: Public Leadership |
Performance Management and Measurement in The Public Sector
10:20-12:20
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Module 9: Challenges and Best Practices in Performance Management Module 10: Final Workshop and Case Study Analysis |
Coordination Among Public Administrations
1:30-3:30 |
Module 4: Strategies and Best Practices
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Lecturers
Introduction to the ToTs sessions: Amb. Piermario Daccò Coppi (Italian Ambassador to Somalia), Prof. Mohamed Mohamud Mohamed (SNU), Dott. Fabio Minniti (AICS Nairobi), Prof. Salvatore Mancuso (UniPA), Prof. Vittorio Colizzi (Rome Tor Vergata University Foundation), Prof. Ignazio Castellucci (Rome Tor Vergata University Foundation)
Performance Management: Prof. Hussein M. Siad (SNU), Prof. Bashir O. Isse (SNU), Prof. Francesco Ceresia (UniPA)
Coordination among public administrations: Prof. Hussein M. Siad (SNU)
Human Resources Management: Prof. Hussein M. Siad (SNU), Prof. Bashir O. Isse (SNU), Prof. Francesco Ceresia (UniPA)
The Role of African and Somali Traditional Medicine in the third millennium: Prof. Vittorio Colizzi (Rome Tor Vergata University Foundation)
Designing development cooperation projects: Prof. Hussein M. Siad (SNU)
Establishment of De Martino as SNU Teaching Hospital: Prof. Vittorio Colizzi (Rome Tor Vergata University Foundation)
Health
TRAINING PROGRAMME – HEALTH & JUSTICE SECTORS
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION ITALY-SOMALIA PROJECT (PAIS-FUS)
Training of Somali State Officials – Health System Management
18 – 23 April 2026 | Mogadishu, Somalia
Lana Business Park Hotel
TABLE 1 – COURSE SCHEDULE AND STRUCTURE This table provides an overview of the five-day training programme. It shows the daily timetable, session duration, module allocation and lesson sequence.
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Date |
Start |
End |
Duration |
Module |
Lesson |
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18/04/2026 |
08:30 |
10:00 |
1h30 |
MODULE 1 Fundamentals of Health Systems |
1 |
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10:30 |
12:30 |
2h |
2 |
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13:30 |
15:00 |
1h30 |
3 |
|
|
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15:30 |
17:00 |
1h30 |
4 |
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19/04/2026 |
08:30 |
10:00 |
1h30 |
5 |
|
|
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10:30 |
12:30 |
2h |
MODULE 2 Management and Organization of Healthcare Facilities |
1 |
|
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13:30 |
15:00 |
1h30 |
MODULE 3 Health Economics and Finance |
1 |
|
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15:30 |
16:30 |
1h |
2 |
|
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20/04/2026 |
08:30 |
10:00 |
1h30 |
MODULE 4 Digital Innovation & Healthcare 4.0 |
1 |
|
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10:30 |
12:30 |
2h |
2 |
|
|
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13:30 |
15:00 |
1h30 |
3 |
|
|
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15:30 |
17:00 |
1h30 |
4 |
|
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21/04/2026 |
08:30 |
10:00 |
1h30 |
MODULE 6 Emergency Management |
1 |
|
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10:30 |
12:00 |
1h30 |
1 |
|
|
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13:00 |
15:00 |
2h |
MODULE 5 Patient Engagement & Empowerment |
2 |
|
|
15:30 |
17:00 |
1h30 |
MODULE 10 Scientific & Clinical Research (De Martino DMTH) |
1 |
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22/04/2026 |
08:30 |
10:00 |
1h30 |
MODULE 7 Prevention & Risk Management |
1 |
|
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10:30 |
12:30 |
2h |
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2 |
|
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13:30 |
15:00 |
1h30 |
MODULE 8 Anticorruption (common to both the Health & Justice trainers) |
1 |
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15:30 |
17:00 |
1h30 |
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2 |
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23/04/2026 |
08:30 |
10:00 |
1h30 |
|
3 |
|
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10:30 |
12:30 |
2h |
|
4 |
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23/04/2026 |
13:30 |
15:00 |
1h30 |
MODULE 9 Antiterrorism (for the Justice trainers only) |
1 |
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15:30 |
17:00 |
1h30 |
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2 |
TABLE 2 – LESSON CONTENT AND LEARNING OBJECTIVES This table details each lesson's content and intended outcomes. For every session it provides: the module it belongs to, the lesson title, a description of the topics covered, the learning objective and the lecturer(s) responsible.
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Module |
Les. |
Lesson Title |
Content Description |
Learning Objective |
Lecturer(s) |
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MODULE 1 Fundamentals of Health Systems |
1 |
History & Organization of the Italian Health System – "One Health Approach" |
Historical evolution of the Italian NHS (SSN) since 1978. Multi-level institutional structure (Ministry, Regions, Local Health Authorities). Constitutional right to health (Art. 32). The One Health framework: interconnection between human, animal and environmental health. |
Understand the evolution and organization of the Italian NHS as a reference model for public health systems. Analyse the legal foundations and the constitutional right to health. |
Fabio Agrò |
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2 |
Governance in the Italian Health System + Ministerial Decree 77 (District Organisation) |
Multi-level governance model: roles of the State, Regions and Local Health Authorities. Ministerial Decree 77/2022 and the territorial network: Community Health Centres, Community Hospitals, Territorial Operations Centres (COT). Decision-making mechanisms and accountability in the NHS. |
Analyse the Italian multi-level governance model. Understand the territorial organisation under DM 77 and the role of community-based care. |
Fabio Agrò |
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3 |
Somali Health Model – Information Collection (Workgroup) |
Group work session based on the Essential Package of Health Services (EPHS 2020). Mapping of health services in Somali districts: Canvas A (services), Canvas B (human resources), Canvas C (governance). A shared picture of the Somali health system built by participants from the inside. |
Compare the structure and functioning of the Italian and Somali health systems. Build a shared knowledge base on participants' own districts. |
Fabio Agrò / Paolo Pogliani |
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4 |
Comparison with the Current Somali Health Model – Discussion |
Structured comparison across 5 dimensions: governance, service delivery, human resources, financing, and health information systems. Transferability matrix: Transfer / Adapt / Invent. Demand mapping: reading health needs across participants' territories. |
Assess elements of transferability from the Italian model to the Somali context (ToT). Apply health needs analysis tools at the district level. |
Fabio Agrò / Paolo Pogliani |
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5 |
Feedback and Discussion – Setting Up the Training Activity (ToT) |
Consolidation of the reference model built in lessons 3–4. ToT session: participants define their role as future trainers. Common language and course structure seen through the lens of the Somali health system. |
Consolidate a shared vision and common language as the foundation for the rest of the course. Define participants' role as trainers in the Somali context. |
Fabio Agrò / Paolo Pogliani |
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MODULE 2 Management and Organization of Healthcare Facilities |
1 |
Roles and Responsibilities in Managing Healthcare Expenditure – Central, Federated and Local Levels |
Roles and responsibilities in healthcare expenditure management across institutional levels. Financial coordination mechanisms and expenditure control. Principles of strategic planning and resource allocation in public health systems. |
Understand the mechanisms governing healthcare expenditure at different institutional levels. Develop critical reading skills for investment decisions in health (ToT). |
Fabio Agrò / Paolo Pogliani |
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MODULE 3 Health Economics and Finance |
1 |
Analysis of Major Strategic Spending and Investment Lines |
Main strategic spending areas in public health systems: staff, technologies, infrastructure, pharmaceuticals. The Italian healthcare procurement model: procedures, criteria, transparency. Discussion on applicability to the Somali context. |
Analyse the main expenditure and investment lines in public health systems. Understand the Italian procurement model and discuss its transferability to Somalia (ToT). |
Fabio Agrò |
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2 |
Analysis of Major Strategic Spending and Investment Lines – Discussion |
Practical session: participants analyse real healthcare expenditure cases applying the frameworks learned. Focus on translating content for teaching in the Somali context (ToT activity facilitated by Jimale). |
Apply expenditure analysis frameworks to concrete cases. Support the translation of content for teaching purposes (ToT). |
Fabio Agrò / Mohamed A. Jimale |
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MODULE 4 Digital Innovation & Healthcare 4.0 |
1 |
Digital Health – Basic Concepts and Trends: eHealth, mHealth, Telemedicine, EHR, AI (Part 1) |
Overview of digital health technologies: eHealth, mHealth, telemedicine, Electronic Health Records (EHR) and interoperability, Artificial Intelligence and data analytics. Opportunities and risks of adoption in public health systems. Somali context: DHIS2, mobile penetration, leapfrog strategy. |
Introduce the main concepts and trends in digital health. Critically discuss EHR, interoperability and AI applications in health systems (ToT). |
Paolo Pogliani |
|
2 |
Digital Health – Culture, Skills and Digitization of Care Processes (Part 2) + Somalia Context |
Organisational culture and skills to support digital innovation in healthcare. Italy–Somalia comparison across 6 dimensions (EHR, mobile, connectivity, HIS, telemedicine, AI). Leapfrog strategy: how Somalia can adopt scalable digital solutions by bypassing legacy systems. |
Understand the role of organisational culture in the digitisation of care processes. Apply the Italy–Somalia framework to participants' own districts (ToT). |
Paolo Pogliani |
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3 |
Brief Health Technology Assessment (HTA) |
WHO definition of HTA: a multidisciplinary process to determine the value of a health technology across its lifecycle. The 9 EUnetHTA dimensions. Mini-HTA in 5 steps for digital technologies. Mandate of the Somali Health Policy 2014 §8.7 and relevance to NTP KRA C (>USD 200M in investments). |
Introduce HTA as a decision-making tool for health technology investment. Apply Mini-HTA to Somali cases aligned with the NTP 2025–29 (ToT). |
Paolo Pogliani |
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4 |
Planning and Management of Remote Care for Rural Areas – Discussion (Somali Context) |
Models for planning digital health in rural and low-density settings. Hub-and-spoke telemedicine, offline-capable apps, district-level teleconsultation. Practical application of theoretical models to the specificities of the Somali health system. |
Understand models for managing digital health in rural contexts. Evaluate the adaptability of digital health models to Somalia and remote areas (ToT). |
Paolo Pogliani |
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MODULE 6 Emergency Management |
1 |
The Lombardia Regional Emergency Model (AREU) – Framework and Application to Somalia |
The Lombardy emergency-urgency model (AREU): regulatory, organisational and operational structure. The chain of survival: dispatch, first response, transport, hospital. Key elements of the model and criteria for adaptation to the Somali context (rural areas, infrastructure, human resources). |
Understand the Lombardy emergency-urgency model. Identify transferable elements and those requiring adaptation to the Somali health system. |
Fabio Agrò / Vittorio Colizzi |
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2 |
Theoretical Implementation in Somali Regions – Sustainability and Discussion |
Definition of a theoretical implementation pathway for an emergency model in Somalia: phases, actors, required resources. Analysis of opportunities, risks and economic sustainability. Discussion session with Somali participants. |
Analyse the adaptability of the emergency model to the Somali context (ToT). Evaluate the opportunities, risks and economic sustainability of an emergency-urgency system. |
Fabio Agrò / Vittorio Colizzi / Mohamed A. Jimale |
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MODULE 5 Patient Engagement & Empowerment |
1 |
Patient Engagement and Empowerment – Techniques and Tools |
The engagement continuum: from information provision to co-production. 6 tool clusters: communication and health literacy, Shared Decision Making, digital tools, FCHWs 'Marwo Caafimaad', self-management programmes, community mobilisation (xeer, village health committees). Engagement as an enabler of prevention (NTP KRA A) and emergency response (NTP Enabler 5). |
Understand patient engagement models and tools as enablers of prevention and emergency-urgency processes. Define 1 ToT action anchored to an NTP KRA A target. |
Vittorio Colizzi |
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MODULE 10 Scientific & Clinical Research (De Martino DMTH) |
1 |
Introduction to the DMTH – The Role of Scientific Research in a Public Hospital |
The Didactic Medical Teaching Hospital (DMTH): integration of care, training and research. The role of scientific research in the public health system: value, opportunities and challenges. Applicability of the teaching hospital model to the Somali context. [Remote lesson] |
Understand the role of research in the NHS and the value of a teaching hospital model. Evaluate opportunities for clinical research development in Somalia (ToT). |
Roccaro (remote) / Vittorio Colizzi |
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MODULE 7 Prevention & Risk Management |
1 |
Citizen Science, Environmental Control, Quality Systems and Clinical Risk Management (Part 1) |
The role of citizens in environmental monitoring and prevention (Citizen Science). Quality management systems in healthcare: principles, certifications, indicators. Clinical Risk Management: identification, analysis and mitigation of clinical risk. Protocols and procedures as tools for patient safety. |
Understand the citizen's role in prevention and environmental control. Apply engagement techniques to prevention campaigns (ToT). Introduce the principles of quality management in healthcare. |
Vittorio Colizzi |
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2 |
Citizen Science, Environmental Control, Quality Systems and Clinical Risk Management (Part 2) |
In-depth session: incident reporting, Root Cause Analysis, FMEA in healthcare. Knowledge sharing as a tool for continuous improvement. Application to the Somali context (NTP M&E, Enabler 3). Practical workshop on a clinical risk case study. |
Analyse the role of protocols and procedures in patient safety. Promote knowledge sharing as a tool for continuous quality improvement (ToT). |
Vittorio Colizzi |
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MODULE 8 Anticorruption |
1 |
Anticorruption – Legal Framework and Principles (Part 1) |
The Italian anti-corruption legal framework: Law 190/2012, Legislative Decree 33/2013, ANAC. Principles of transparency, integrity and prevention of conflicts of interest. The Three-Year Anti-Corruption Prevention Plan (PTPC). |
Understand the anti-corruption legal framework in public administration. Analyse the mechanisms for preventing and controlling corruption. |
Andrea Merlo |
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2 |
Anticorruption – Practical Application and Liability (Part 2) |
Administrative, civil and criminal liability. Case studies on corruption and analysis of countermeasures. Whistleblowing and protection of reporters. Practical compliance tools for healthcare managers. |
Analyze the liability of managers in anti-corruption matters. Apply operational compliance and integrity tools to management. |
Andrea Merlo |
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3 |
Anticorruption – Procurement, Public Contracts and Case Law (Part 3) |
Anti-corruption issues in healthcare procurement: tenders, supplies, concessions. The Public Contracts Code (Legislative Decree 36/2023) and its implications. Analysis of relevant case law. Parallels with the Somali regulatory framework. |
Understand anti-corruption issues in procurement. Analyze the Italian procurement model in comparative perspective with the Somali context. |
Andrea Merlo |
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4 |
Anticorruption – Synthesis, Somali Context and Final Discussion (Part 4) |
Synthesis of anti-corruption principles applied to public governance. Comparative analysis of Italian and Somali regulatory frameworks. Opportunities for strengthening integrity systems in Somalia (ToT). Final discussion and Q&A session. |
Evaluate opportunities to develop integrity systems in the Somali context (ToT). Consolidate the anti-corruption competencies acquired throughout the training week. |
Andrea Merlo |
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MODULE 9 Anticorruption |
1 |
Antiterrorism – Legal Framework and Principles |
The Italian antiterrorism legal framework The measures fo antiterrorism prevention. |
Understand the antiterrorism legal framework. Analyse the mechanisms for preventing terrorist activities. |
Andrea Merlo |
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2 |
Antiterrorism – The Italian experience |
The role of the Ministry of Justice, the judiciary and the police forces in preventing and fighting against terrorism. Parallels with the Somali regulatory framework. |
Analyze the instruments available for the Ministry of Justice, the judiciary and the police forces in preventing and fighting against terrorism.Identify the possible corrective measures to adopt in the Somali context according to the Italian experience. |
Andrea Merlo |
Notes: ToT = Training of Trainers (content designed for transferability to the Somali training context) | Daily schedule: morning 08:30–12:30 | afternoon 13:30–17:00 | coffee breaks 10:00–10:30 and 15:00–15:30
Justice
Somali ToTs session – Justice Sector
Palermo (Italy) – 9-20 February 2026
University of Palermo
Department of Political Science and International Directions
Timetable of activities
9 February 2026
9:00 – 10:00 Introduction to the ToTs session – Prof. Costantino Visconti, Prof. Salvatore Mancuso and Prof. Enzo Bivona, University of Palermo
10:00 – 10:30 Coffee break
10:30 – 12:30 Legal Language in Context(s): Introductory session – Prof. Giulia Pennisi, University of Palermo
12:30 – 14:00 Lunch
14:00 – 14:30 Transfer to the Sicilian region
14:30 – 16:30 Relationships between central and regional legislation – Dr. Francesco Agnello, Legislative Office, Sicilian Region (the session will take place at the Sicilian Region)
10 February 2026
9:00 – 10:30 Legal Language in common law and civil law systems – Prof. Giulia Pennisi, University of Palermo
10:30 – 11:00 Coffee break
11:00 – 12:30 Legal Language in common law and civil law systems – Prof. Giulia Pennisi, University of Palermo
12:30 – 14:00 Lunch
14:00 – 16:00 Federalism, “One Country, Two Systems” and other models of decentralization – Prof. Salvatore Mancuso, University of Palermo and Prof. Ignazio Castellucci, University of Teramo
11 February 2026
9:00 – 10:30 Access to justice as a fundamental right: legal aid and other tools for effective protection – D.ssa Rosalba Natali and D.ssa Stefania D’Ovidio, Italian Ministry of Justice (from remote)
10:30 – 11:00 Coffee break
11:00 – 12:30 Access to justice as a fundamental right: legal aid and other tools for effective protection – D.ssa Rosalba Natali and D.ssa Stefania D’Ovidio, Italian Ministry of Justice (from remote)
12:30 – 14:00 Lunch
14:00 – 16:00 Federalism, “One Country, Two Systems” and other models of decentralization – Prof. Salvatore Mancuso, University of Palermo and Prof. Ignazio Castellucci, University of Teramo
12 February 2026
All sessions cancelled due to meteorological alert
13 February 2026
9:00 – 10:30 The disciplinary power of the Minister of Justice and relations with the Attorney General's Office, the judicial offices and the Superior Council of the Judiciary – Dr. Ernesto Caggiano, Italian Ministry of Justice
10:30 – 11:00 Coffee break
11:00 – 12:30 The disciplinary power of the Minister of Justice and relations with the Attorney General's Office, the judicial offices and the Superior Council of the Judiciary – Dr. Ernesto Caggiano, Italian Ministry of Justice
12:30 – 14:00 Lunch
14:00 – 16:00 Monitoring the organizational performance of Judicial Offices – D.ssa Carmela Germinario, Italian Ministry of Justice (from remote)
16 February 2026
9:00 – 10:30 Main features of legal language – Prof. Giulia Pennisi, University of Palermo
10:30 – 11:00 Coffee break
11:00 – 12:30 Main features of legal language – Prof. Giulia Pennisi, University of Palermo
12:30 – 14:00 Lunch
14:00 – 15:00 Organization and functioning of the Ministry of Justice in Italy (part 1) – D.ssa Mariarosaria Donnici, Italian Ministry of Justice (from remote)
15:00 – 17:00 The use of AI in the justice sector – Prof. Giovanni Riccio, University of Salerno
17 February 2026
9:00 – 10:30 The use of legal language – Prof. Giulia Pennisi, University of Palermo
10:30 – 11:00 Coffee break
11:00 – 12:30 The use of legal language – Prof. Giulia Pennisi, University of Palermo
12:30 – 14:00 Lunch
14:00 – 16:00 Visit to the Court of Palermo – Meeting with the General Prosecutor, D.ssa Lia Sava
18 February 2026
9:00 – 10:30 Legislative drafting – Prof. Giulia Pennisi, University of Palermo
10:30 – 11:00 Coffee break
11:00 – 12:30 Legislative drafting – Prof. Giulia Pennisi, University of Palermo
12:30 – 14:00 Lunch
14:00 – 16:00 Relations between the Ministry of Justice and the judiciary – Dr. Dario Quintavalle, Italian Ministry of Justice
19 February 2026
9:00 – 10:30 Relations between the Ministry of Justice and the judiciary – Dr. Dario Quintavalle, Italian Ministry of Justice
10:30 – 11:00 Coffee break
11:00 – 12:30 Optimization of ministerial functioning – Dr. Dario Quintavalle, Italian Ministry of Justice
12:30 – 14:00 Lunch
14:00 – 15:00 Organization and functioning of the Ministry of Justice in Italy (part 2) –Dr. Paolo Fucili, Italian Ministry of Justice (from remote)
15:00 - 17:00 Other models of ministerial functioning – Dr. Dario Quintavalle, Italian Ministry of Justice
20 February 2026
9:00 – 10:30 Communication in the justice sector (Internet, social networks, etc.) – Dr. Dario Quintavalle, Italian Ministry of Justice
10:30 – 11:00 Coffee break
11:00 – 12:30 Improving legislative drafting – Prof. Giulia Pennisi, University of Palermo
12:30 – 14:00 Lunch
14:00 – 16:00 Improving legislative drafting – Prof. Giulia Pennisi, University of Palermo
A further session on “The use of artificial intelligence in legislative drafting” will be held in May 2026 from remote by Dr. Roberto D’Orazio, Legislative Office, Italian Chamber of Deputies
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