INTRODUCTION:

This course explores the principles and practices of public financial management, emphasising fiscal accountability and transparency in the public sector. It covers budgeting, revenue management, expenditure control, and performance measurement, providing the tools to ensure the efficient and accountable use of public resources.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

• Understand the core principles of public financial management
• Develop effective budgeting and fiscal planning strategies
• Implement robust revenue management and expenditure control
• Enhance transparency and accountability in public finance
• Apply performance measurement techniques to public financial operations
• Integrate best practices for sustainable fiscal management

INDICATIVE MODULES:

• Introduction to Public Financial Management
• Budgeting and Fiscal Planning Techniques
• Revenue Collection and Management Strategies
• Expenditure Control and Monitoring
• Performance Measurement in Public Finance
• Transparency and Accountability Mechanisms
• Financial Reporting and Audit Practices
• Regulatory and Policy Considerations
• Case Studies in Fiscal Accountability