INTRODUCTION:
This topic integrates environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles with traditional public financial management and provides a comprehensive toolkit for implementing green finance strategies. It emphasises sustainable budgeting, responsible investment practices, and the incorporation of ESG metrics into public financial planning. The course aims to equip participants with the skills to promote fiscal policies that support environmental stewardship and social well-being.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
- Integrate ESG principles into public financial management.
- Assess sustainable budgeting and investment practices.
- Evaluate the impact of green finance on fiscal policies.
- Develop toolkit resources for sustainable finance implementation.
- Analyse case studies of successful ESG integration.
- Formulate recommendations for aligning public finance with sustainability.
INDICATIVE MODULES:
- Introduction to ESG and Green Finance
- Integrating ESG in Public Financial Management
- Sustainable Budgeting and Fiscal Planning
- Green Investment and Financing Mechanisms
- Risk Management in Green Finance
- Regulatory and Policy Frameworks
- ESG Reporting and Accountability
- Toolkit Development for ESG Integration
- Case Studies and Best Practices
