Course description

THE CONFERENCE

The Policy to Practice Conference on Public Financial Management and Fiscal Accountability is a premier gathering designed to bridge the gap between fiscal policy formulation and effective implementation. In today’s interconnected and resource-constrained world, governments and institutions face the pressing challenge of ensuring that public resources are managed with discipline, transparency, and accountability to drive sustainable growth.

Under the theme “Advancing Fiscal Discipline and Transparency for Sustainable Growth”, this conference will provide a dynamic platform for policymakers, financial managers, auditors, academics, civil society leaders, and development partners to exchange ideas, share innovations, and explore practical strategies for strengthening public financial systems.

Through keynote addresses, technical paper presentations, case studies, and interactive sessions, participants will examine proven reforms, emerging trends, and technological solutions that can enhance fiscal responsibility at all levels of government. The event will emphasize actionable insights—turning policy commitments into measurable results that improve governance, build public trust, and unlock national development potential.

This conference represents not only a knowledge exchange but also a collaborative call to action—uniting diverse stakeholders to shape resilient, transparent, and results-oriented financial management systems for a prosperous future.

By the end of this conference, participants will be able to:

§  analyze the link between fiscal discipline, transparency, and sustainable economic growth in public sector management;

§  apply practical tools, techniques, and frameworks to strengthen public financial management systems;

§  evaluate current fiscal accountability mechanisms and identify gaps for improvement in their respective institutions;

§  implement strategies for effective budgeting, expenditure control, and transparent reporting;

§  integrate technology-driven solutions (e-budgeting, e-auditing, and digital reporting) into financial governance processes;

§  engage stakeholders—government, civil society, and development partners—in fostering fiscal responsibility and public trust;

§  design policy recommendations and institutional reforms that improve financial oversight and service delivery outcomes; and

§  benchmark their institution’s practices against global and regional best practices in fiscal governance.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

§  Government leaders and officials in Finance Department

§  Public sector executives

§  Ministers of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development

§  Permanent Secretaries and Directors-General

§  Budget Directors and Financial Controllers

§  Heads of Treasury and Accounting Officers

§  Directors of Public Procurement and Supply Chain Management

§  Policy and Planning Directors in Ministries and Agencies

§  Heads of Monitoring and Evaluation Units

§  Debt Management Office Executives

§  Legislative Committee Members on Finance and Public Accounts

§  Senior Economists and Fiscal Policy Advisors

What will i learn?

• Analyze the link between fiscal discipline, transparency, and sustainable economic growth in public sector management;
• Apply practical tools, techniques, and frameworks to strengthen public financial management systems;
• Evaluate current fiscal accountability mechanisms and identify gaps for improvement in their respective institutions;
• Implement strategies for effective budgeting, expenditure control, and transparent reporting;
• Integrate technology-driven solutions (e-budgeting, e-auditing, and digital reporting) into financial governance processes;

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