Public Financial Management, Budgeting & Reform Implementation

Course Overview

This course supports senior finance leaders in improving budgeting, public expenditure, and financial reform delivery. Built around the PEFA Framework, World Bank PFM Reform Tools, and OECD Fiscal Transparency Standards, it equips delegates with the practical tools to lead budgeting processes, manage reform, and deliver accountable public services.

Key Course Objectives

✅ Improve medium-term and programme-based budgeting
✅ Strengthen expenditure control and fiscal discipline
✅ Align with donor expectations and public reporting standards
✅ Manage financial reform cycles and capacity building
✅ Promote accountability and institutional trust

Who Should Attend

• Ministry of Finance officials and directors
• Budget department heads and policy advisors
• Donor-funded PIUs managing PFM reform
• Treasury and expenditure control professionals

Detailed Course Content (2 Weeks)

Week 1: Budgeting & PFM Frameworks
Day 1: Introduction to PEFA and Global PFM Standards
Day 2: Budget Preparation – Medium-Term Frameworks
Day 3: Fiscal Risk, Debt Management & Forecasting
Day 4: Budget Execution, Commitment Control & Cash Flow
Day 5: Transparency, Public Disclosure & Reporting

Week 2: Reform, Donor Alignment & Performance
Day 6: Reform Planning, Change Management & Capacity Development
Day 7: Donor-Funded Budget Support & Financial Reporting
Day 8: UK Site Visit – Treasury, Budget Office or Local Authority
Day 9: Public Investment Management & Value-for-Money
Day 10: Peer Review, Strategy Clinic & Graduation