Course description

THE CONFERENCE

The 2026 Local Government Revenue Generation and Financial Sustainability Conference is a high-level strategic platform designed to strengthen the financial capacity of local governments to generate sustainable revenue, manage public resources effectively, and deliver essential services to communities. As local authorities face increasing demands for infrastructure, social services, and economic development, the need to build resilient and diversified revenue systems has become critical to ensuring long-term fiscal stability and improved service delivery outcomes.

This conference brings together local government leaders, finance officers, revenue managers, policy makers, and development practitioners to examine current challenges, emerging opportunities, and practical strategies for improving local revenue performance. Participants will explore effective approaches to revenue mobilization, including property taxation, user charges, licensing systems, public-private partnerships, and the use of digital tools to enhance revenue collection and administration.

Through expert-led sessions, case studies, and interactive discussions, the program highlights key areas such as financial planning and budgeting, expenditure management, revenue forecasting, compliance enforcement, financial reporting, and transparency in public financial management. It also addresses issues related to leakages, inefficiencies, and weak institutional systems that hinder optimal revenue performance.

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

• design and implement effective local revenue generation strategies to enhance internally generated revenue;
• strengthen financial management systems, including budgeting, expenditure control, and reporting frameworks;
• apply practical approaches to revenue mobilization, including property taxation, user fees, and licensing systems;
• improve revenue collection efficiency and compliance enforcement to minimize leakages and losses;
• utilize digital tools and systems to enhance revenue administration, tracking, and transparency;
• conduct revenue forecasting and financial planning to support sustainable fiscal decision-making; and
• lead initiatives that promote financial sustainability and improved service delivery outcomes at the local government level.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• Chairpersons of Local Governments, and Council Leaders
• Chief Administrative Officers, City Managers, and Municipal Secretaries
• Directors of Finance, Treasurers, and Chief Accountants in Local Governments
• Heads of Revenue, Taxation, and Internally Generated Revenue Units
• Budget Officers, Planning Officers, and Economic Development Managers
• Internal Auditors, Compliance Officers, and Financial Control Professionals
• Heads of Licensing, Permits, and Regulatory Services

ICT Officers supporting digital revenue and financial management systems

Policy Makers and Officials responsible for Local Government Finance and Fiscal Policy

CONFERENCE MODULES

Module 1: Local Government Revenue Systems and Fiscal Frameworks

• Structure and sources of local government revenue
• Legal and policy frameworks governing local revenue systems
• Intergovernmental fiscal relations and transfers
• Aligning revenue systems with development priorities

Module 2: Strategies for Enhancing Internally Generated Revenue (IGR)

• Property taxation systems and valuation methods
• User charges, service fees, and licensing frameworks
• Expanding revenue base and improving tax coverage
• Innovative approaches to local revenue generation

Module 3: Financial Management, Budgeting, and Expenditure Control

• Budget preparation, execution, and monitoring
• Financial reporting and accountability systems
• Expenditure management and cost control mechanisms
• Linking budgets to service delivery outcomes

Module 4: Revenue Collection Systems, Compliance, and Enforcement

• Strengthening revenue collection processes and systems
• Compliance strategies and enforcement mechanisms
• Reducing revenue leakages and inefficiencies
• Enhancing accountability in revenue administration

Module 5: Digital Revenue Systems and Financial Technology Solutions

• Adoption of digital tools for revenue collection and management
• Electronic payment systems and automation of revenue processes
• Data management and real-time tracking of revenue streams
• Improving transparency through digital financial systems

Organizational Benefits of Participation

Through this program, organizations will:

• Strengthens local government capacity to generate sustainable and diversified revenue streams
• Improves financial management systems, including budgeting, expenditure control, and reporting
• Enhances revenue collection efficiency and compliance, reducing leakages and losses
• Supports the adoption of digital revenue systems for improved transparency and accountability
• Strengthens financial planning and forecasting capabilities for better resource allocation
• Improves governance, accountability, and audit readiness in local government finance systems
• Enhances institutional ability to fund infrastructure and service delivery projects
• Promotes efficient use of public resources and better value for money
• Strengthens coordination between revenue, finance, and planning departments
• Positions local governments for long-term fiscal sustainability and resilience

Personal Benefits of Participation

Through this program, participant will:

• Enhances expertise in local government revenue generation and financial sustainability frameworks
• Strengthens practical skills in budgeting, financial planning, and expenditure management
• Improves ability to design and implement effective revenue mobilization and collection strategies
• Builds capacity in revenue forecasting, financial analysis, and data-driven decision-making
• Increases competence in managing compliance, audit processes, and financial accountability systems
• Expands knowledge of digital revenue systems and financial technology solutions
• Strengthens problem-solving skills in addressing revenue leakages and inefficiencies
• Enhances leadership capacity to drive financial reforms and institutional improvements
• Improves professional credibility in public financial management and local government finance roles

Provides networking opportunities with finance professionals, policy makers, and development partners

What will i learn?

•  design and implement effective local revenue generation strategies to enhance internally generated revenue;
•  strengthen financial management systems, including budgeting, expenditure control, and reporting frameworks;
•  apply practical approaches to revenue mobilization, including property taxation, user fees, and licensing systems;
•  improve revenue collection efficiency and compliance enforcement to minimize leakages and losses;
•  utilize digital tools and systems to enhance revenue administration, tracking, and transparency;

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