Introduction to Public Finance Management Systems


This course explores the foundational components of Public Finance Management (PFM), focusing on how governments mobilize, allocate, and monitor the use of public resources. It covers the full PFM cycle, budget formulation, execution, accounting, auditing, and reporting, along with the legal and institutional frameworks that govern them. Participants will engage with the principles of fiscal discipline, allocative efficiency, and operational effectiveness, while also understanding reform agendas such as performance-based budgeting and integrated financial management systems (IFMIS). Special attention is given to transparency mechanisms and the growing emphasis on citizen participation and oversight.

Why enroll to this program?

Understand Government Decision-Making

Learn how public budgets are created, approved, and monitored, and how those decisions affect service delivery and development.

Strengthen Financial Accountability

Gain practical insights into how strong PFM systems reduce waste, prevent corruption, and improve fiscal outcomes.

Engage with Reform Trends

Explore innovations like program-based budgeting, IFMIS, and fiscal decentralization that are reshaping public sector management.

Enhance Professional Credibility

Equip yourself with relevant, applicable knowledge that strengthens your contribution to governance, finance, and policy-making roles.

Who should enroll?

Public officials
Development partners and NGO staff
Policy analysts and economists
Academics and students

Looking for a flexible and
customizable program for teams?

We offer this training in more locations and with
more offerings.

  • Industry based learning where learners get to experience what they have learnt in the field
  • Excursions and team building activities themed around lessons from the program.
  • Training delivered at a location of clients' choice, locally & internationally.
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