📘 Advanced Public Financial Management and Administration

📖 Course Description

This advanced training course provides in-depth knowledge of the principles, tools, and strategies used in effective public financial management (PFM). It covers budgeting, fiscal policy, expenditure control, financial accountability, public investment management, and public sector governance. Participants will gain insight into international best practices and learn how to implement transparent, results-based financial administration in the public sector.

🎯 Learning Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

✅ Understand the full cycle of public financial management
✅ Apply medium-term expenditure frameworks (MTEF) and performance-based budgeting
✅ Strengthen public investment planning and execution
✅ Improve financial reporting and compliance
✅ Apply internal control and audit systems
✅ Align national development priorities with fiscal discipline
✅ Utilize tools for enhancing transparency and reducing corruption

👥 Who Should Attend

• Senior government officials

• Public sector finance professionals

• Auditors and compliance officers

• Budget and planning officers

• Treasury and financial controllers

• Development program managers

• Professionals in ministries of finance, planning, health, education, and infrastructure

🗂️ Training Format

✅ Expert-led lectures
✅ Group workshops
✅ Case studies (local and international)
✅ Real-life public sector reform examples
✅ Role plays and policy simulations
✅ Q&A and feedback sessions

🕘 5-Day Agenda with Time Breaks

📅 Day 1: Foundations of Advanced Public Financial Management

📅 Day 2: Budget Planning and Medium-Term Frameworks

📅 Day 3: Public Expenditure Control and Financial Accountability

📅 Day 4: Public Investment and Financial Reporting

📅 Day 5: Governance, Audit, and Reform Strategy

📦 Course Materials Provided

• PFM Handbook (digital and print)

• MTEF templates and budget worksheets

• International case studies and reform reports

• Daily slide decks and reference materials

• Certificate of Completion