Training on Public Financial Management and Administration

Public Financial Management (PFM) means managing the finances of a public sector entity such as the National Government, State Government or any Government ministries, agency departments, or local government. Public Financial Management and Administration is essential for ensuring the effective utilization of public resources and fostering transparency and accountability in governance.

The primary objectives of public financial management are to ensure the efficient, effective, and transparent use of public resources, to support the delivery of public services, and to promote fiscal sustainability. Effective PFM practices are crucial for maintaining fiscal discipline, achieving policy objectives, and building public trust in government institutions.

This course covers various aspects of financial management within the public sector, including budgeting, accounting, auditing, and fiscal policy. Participants will learn about the principles, practices, and tools essential for maintaining transparency, accountability, and efficiency in public financial management processes.

This course is suitable for professionals working in the public sector, including government officials, finance officers, budget analysts, auditors, policymakers in the public sector, and staff from development agencies and civil society organizations

• To explore budgeting techniques and practices in the public sector
• Describe and analyze the budget cycle and its main components
• To develop practical skills for managing public finances effectively and efficiently
• Describe a simple medium-term budget framework, a cash management plan, and a public investment management reform strategy
• Identify tools for the effective management of fiscal risks, components of fiscal transparency, reliable fiscal reports, and internal and external audits
• Identify issues relevant to the prioritization and sequencing of PFM reforms, and the challenges faced in implementing such reforms
• Explain how civil society, public participation, and supreme audit institutions keep governments accountable
• Describe the role of local conditions and political institutions in designing and implementing reforms

Classroom Based – 5 Days

Online – 7 Days

Course Fee:

Classroom Training: USD 1150 (Includes tuition, tea refreshments, and lunch. Accommodation and travel not included.)

Virtual Training: USD 700

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Nairobi Safari Club by Swiss-Belhotel, University Way, Nairobi, Kenya