Introduction

The World BankΓÇÖs Public Financial Management (PFM) Reform Agenda Training Course provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of global best practices in fiscal reforms, financial governance, and sustainable development financing. With a focus on accountability, transparency, fiscal discipline, and efficiency, this program equips participants with practical skills and knowledge for strengthening government financial systems. Participants will gain deep insights into budget execution, expenditure controls, revenue mobilization, and reform strategies to ensure effective use of public resources.

This course is designed to empower policymakers, auditors, financial managers, and development practitioners with hands-on tools to enhance governance frameworks. By addressing fiscal reforms, public expenditure management, intergovernmental transfers, and performance-based budgeting, the training aligns with the World BankΓÇÖs priorities for inclusive development, fiscal sustainability, and transparent financial systems. Case studies from different regions will reinforce learning through real-world applications.

Programme Curriculum

The World BankΓÇÖs PFM Reform Agenda Training Course

Introduction

Training Objectives

Understand the World BankΓÇÖs PFM reform agenda and its global impact.
Apply fiscal transparency and accountability frameworks.
Strengthen budget preparation and execution processes.
Implement results-based and performance budgeting practices.
Evaluate intergovernmental fiscal transfers and decentralization policies.
Enhance revenue mobilization and local taxation strategies.
Promote financial sustainability and fiscal responsibility.
Analyze procurement reforms and expenditure controls.
Strengthen governance, oversight, and audit mechanisms.
Apply digital innovations and e-PFM tools in reforms.
Design effective policy interventions for fiscal reforms.
Improve stakeholder engagement and participatory budgeting.
Draw lessons from international case studies in PFM reforms.

Target Audiences

Government officials in finance ministries.
Public sector auditors and controllers.
Policy advisors and fiscal reform consultants.
Development practitioners and World Bank counterparts.
Local government finance officers.
Civil society and accountability institutions.
Financial analysts in donor-funded projects.
Academics and researchers in governance and finance.

Course Duration: 5 days

Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to the World BankΓÇÖs PFM Reform Agenda

Overview of global PFM reforms
Objectives of the World BankΓÇÖs reform agenda
Key principles of transparency and accountability
Role of international financial institutions
Emerging challenges in PFM reforms
Case Study: World Bank PFM projects in Sub-Saharan Africa

Module 2: Fiscal Transparency and Accountability

Importance of open budgets and fiscal reporting
Tools for financial disclosure and audits
Oversight institutions and their role
Impact of fiscal transparency on governance
Building citizen trust through accountability
Case Study: Open Budget Index reforms in Latin America

Module 3: Budget Preparation and Execution

Medium-term expenditure frameworks (MTEFs)
Linking budgets to national development strategies
Managing fiscal risks and deficit financing
Strengthening expenditure control systems
Improving budget execution efficiency
Case Study: Budget execution reforms in Eastern Europe

Module 4: Performance and Results-Based Budgeting

Principles of performance budgeting
Linking outputs and outcomes to resource allocation
Monitoring and evaluation frameworks
Role of key performance indicators (KPIs)
Benefits of results-based management
Case Study: Performance budgeting reforms in Asia-Pacific

Module 5: Intergovernmental Fiscal Transfers and Decentralization

Principles of fiscal decentralization
Types of intergovernmental transfers
Addressing vertical and horizontal imbalances
Enhancing equity and efficiency in resource allocation
Strengthening local governance capacity
Case Study: Decentralization reforms in African municipalities

Module 6: Revenue Mobilization and Local Taxation

Enhancing domestic revenue collection
Property tax and local government revenues
Broadening the tax base and addressing compliance
Digital tax administration systems
Challenges in local taxation reforms
Case Study: Tax reforms in East African countries

Module 7: Strengthening Oversight, Audit, and Procurement

Role of supreme audit institutions (SAIs)
Enhancing procurement systems transparency
Anti-corruption mechanisms in PFM
Strengthening expenditure monitoring
Role of civil society in oversight
Case Study: Procurement reforms in South Asia

Module 8: Digital Innovations and E-PFM Tools

Role of ICT in financial management reforms
E-budgeting and financial reporting systems
Integrating digital platforms into fiscal reforms
Blockchain and AI in PFM
Enhancing efficiency through automation
Case Study: Digital PFM reforms in Estonia

Training Methodology

Interactive lectures and expert presentations.
Group discussions and peer learning.
Practical exercises and role-play scenarios.
Analysis of international case studies.
Hands-on use of digital tools in PFM.
Action planning for implementing reforms.

Register as a group from 3 participants for a Discount

Send us an email: info@fineskilltrainingcenter.org or call +254769199797

Certification

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with a globally- recognized certificate.

Tailor-Made Course

We also offer tailor-made courses based on your needs.

Key Notes

a. The participant must be conversant with English.

b. Upon completion of training the participant will be issued with an Authorized Training Certificate

c. Course duration is flexible and the contents can be modified to fit any number of days.

d. The course fee includes facilitation training materials, 2 coffee breaks, buffet lunch and A Certificate upon successful completion of Training.

e. One-year post-training support Consultation and Coaching provided after the course.

f. Payment should be done at least a week before commence of the training, to Fineskill Training Center account, as indicated in the invoice so as to enable us prepare better for you.

Programme Fee

Duration: 5 Days

Method: Online or Physical

Online Price: $1,000

Physical Price: $1,500

Certification: Accredited Certificate

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Available Sessions

Location

Month

Year

Oct 19 2026

19 Oct — 23 Oct 2026

💻 Online / Virtual session

Online $1,000